Physical Therapist I

Beth Israel Lahey Health

5d • $41 - $56

About The Position

A Physical Therapist I is autonomously responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and discharge planning for patients referred to physical therapy who may have functional impairments, limitations, or disabilities. The therapist evaluates patients, establishes and implements plans of care, monitors progress, and adjusts treatment as needed to help patients achieve their goals and optimize function. The role also includes managing a defined caseload, completing administrative and documentation responsibilities, teaching patients and families, and supervising support staff and students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support certificate.
• 0–1 years of related work experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
• New graduates who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure, and out-of-state licensed physical therapists, are expected to obtain a Massachusetts license within 3–6 months of hire. Until licensed, they must work under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed physical therapist, with all notes co-signed.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• APTA membership.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, including assessing referral appropriateness, reviewing medical history, conducting examinations, identifying diagnoses and prognoses, and developing plans of care.
• Discuss evaluation findings with patients and establish plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, support persons, and the medical team as appropriate.
• Implement plans of care using therapeutic procedures, equipment and devices, teaching interventions, and collaboration or referral to other health care providers.
• Review plans of care and patients’ subjective and objective responses; reevaluate status, modify care as necessary, and regularly update or restate discharge plans.
• Manage a defined caseload and complete administrative responsibilities, including assessing competence and supervising technical and support staff, data collection and record keeping, billing, face-time sheets, QAI activities, committee participation as requested, and attendance at department meetings and in-services.
• Teach patients and families, orient support staff, prepare and present clinical in-services, and provide interdepartmental educational lectures.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants, allied health and professional cooperative students, rehabilitation aides, and practice assistants.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus eligibility; some restrictions apply.

What This Job Offers

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