Physical Therapist II

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

15d•$41 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II works in an outpatient setting in Burlington, Massachusetts, under the supervision of the manager and within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction in patients experiencing impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status. The therapist also serves as a clinical and administrative resource for the department, helps facilitate safe and effective department operations, and meets the requirements of the Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder for a Physical Therapist II. The team treats patients with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular, and pelvic health diagnoses, and provides orthotic fabrication. Therapists collaborate with other hospital departments to provide high-quality care in an academic and teaching hospital environment that supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. New graduates and experienced therapists are welcome, subject to the stated experience requirement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, an active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, and at least two years of licensed professional clinical experience in a physical therapy setting. The posted base hourly pay range is $41.08–$57.52. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least two years of licensed professional clinical experience as a physical therapist in a physical therapy setting.
Knowledge of physical therapy theory and practice, services, facilities, equipment, and a range of therapy methods and techniques.
Ability to observe, assess, and record objective findings, symptoms, reactions, and progress; exercise critical judgment and thinking; and assess individual patient needs.
Ability to communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and proposed treatment clearly and effectively in oral and written form, including in language patients can understand.
Skill in maintaining patient medical records.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
Ability to provide leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Examine patients using appropriate tests and instrumentation, record and interpret findings, identify patient needs, and formulate assessments.
Develop functional, time-based, and measurable treatment plans and patient outcomes, incorporating input from patients, families, and other health professionals.
Safely implement treatment interventions using sound clinical judgment and skills, encourage patient participation, provide education, and reassess and revise treatment as appropriate.
Initiate discharge planning, incorporate patient and family input, participate in multidisciplinary care planning, consult allied health professionals, and document discharge summaries.
Maintain complete and accurate medical record documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
Meet department productivity standards, delegate tasks to support staff when appropriate, complete daily statistics, and assist with quality-improvement data collection.
Attend educational programs and read professional journals to maintain and enhance skills and clinical outcomes.
Address staff educational needs through lectures, training, and mentorship; provide feedback to the manager; supervise students; and orient, train, and mentor new staff.
Maintain and document professional development in accordance with the Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder and meet Physical Therapist II qualifications every two years.
Assume charge responsibility when the immediate supervisor is absent; assist with quality assurance; and develop, plan, upgrade, or implement programs and protocols.
Follow organizational confidentiality, policy, behavioral, customer service, mandatory education, and quality-improvement requirements, and perform other duties as needed.