Ortho and Pelvic Floor Outpatient Physical Therapist

Tufts Medicine • Melrose, MA

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About The Position

Tufts Medicine is Looking for Qualified Outpatient Physical Therapists For Ortho and Pelvic Floor - Sign on Bonus Eligible!! Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy (PT) License. Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist.
• Assesses, re-assesses & treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency to ensure quality patient care.
• Able to evaluate & treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric & the general population.
• Assesses & re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.
• Sets realistic short and long term goals and plan of care related to patient's physical therapy needs.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.
• Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student's performance.
• Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated.
• Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective.
• Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities.
• Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings.
• Meets organization's attendance & punctuality requirements.
• Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties.
• Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
• Educates and in-services staff on clinical skills.
• Acts as a clinical and non-clinical resource, particularly in an area of subspecialty expertise.
• Oversees the activities of the section/assigned supervisory units with regard to services provided.
• Keeps abreast of new techniques and interventions.
• Clinically supervises and mentors other therapists.
• Accepts additional tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous earned time benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree