Physical Therapist II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join their Rehabilitative Services Department. This role involves planning and implementing comprehensive physical therapy treatment programs for adult patients, including the geriatric population, referred from various services such as Medicine, Prison Health, Orthopedics/Surgery, Mental Health, and the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). The department is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered, and compassionate care.

Requirements

Maintain a strong grasp of human anatomy, physiology, and foundational orthopedic concepts.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of physical therapy theory, principles, terminology, and professional practices.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of common physical therapy treatment methods, including both indications and contraindications.
Utilize established physical therapy testing and assessment methods with accuracy.
Offer clear instruction and guidance in physical therapy procedures and services.
Bring appropriate knowledge (or demonstrate a willingness to learn) for fitting, adjusting, and evaluating orthopedic appliances and prosthetic devices.
Provide effective supervision/guidance for physical therapy students, rehabilitation aides and physical therapist assistant.
Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
Exercise sound judgment while fostering positive and collaborative working relationships.
Hold the necessary competencies to deliver safe, effective care for both adult and geriatric populations.
Possession of a current and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Massachusetts Division of Licensure Board of Allied Health Professionals in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982.
At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a physical therapist.

Nice To Haves

Operates computer software programs effectively, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to include assessment of functional mobility status (i.e. bed mobility, transfers, ambulation), skeletal muscle strength/tone, joint range-of-motion, coordination, sensation, proprioception, reflexes, posture, respiratory status, and orthotic/prosthetic fit and function to formulate an individualized treatment plan.
Provide a comprehensive plan of care which may include the use of therapeutic exercise, modalities (i.e. hot/cold, ultrasound, e-stim, traction, etc.) as well as assistive devices (i.e. crutches, canes, wheelchairs, etc.) to maximize patient function.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team while providing rehab-specific updates/recommendations to medical, nursing, case management and social work personnel through meetings, conferences, and written reports.
Attend individual patient discharge planning meetings, team meetings and perform home visits (if necessary) to coordinate post-hospital care.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date reports regarding patient treatments and progress in the EHR system to ensure quality of care.
Delegate assignments to physical therapist assistant and rehabilitation aides while providing appropriate supervision and feedback.