Inpatient Physical Therapist

Mass General Brigham • Newton, WA

15h • $35 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. NWH is recruiting for a physical therapist, per diem, in the acute care/inpatient setting, to cover shifts on both weekdays and weekends. Broad availability to work weekday shifts is needed and the ability to cover 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturdays, Sundays, or 1 of each) is required. Comprehensive orientation and mentoring program is available to all, especially new graduate clinicians. At least 1 year of clinical experience in either acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; will consider new graduates with acute care or acute rehab clinical experiences. In this role, the PT will:
Provide care to adult med/surg patients, with majority in general and complex medical, post-op orthopedics, post-op general and vascular surgery, and other areas as needed (such as ICU, Emergency Department)
Perform examinations/evaluations, develop plans of care, provide recommendations for ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and post-discharge
Perform and apply interventions during follow-up visits
Independently manage a patient assignment
Job Summary Summary Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Requirements

• Candidates should have primary attributes that include: Strong willingness to collaborate closely with their fellow physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the clinical and non-clinical care team
• Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday
• Strong customer service skills
• Commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and NWH as a whole
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in either acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; will consider new graduates with acute care or acute rehab clinical experiences.
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level