Physical Therapist II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our team. As the Physical Therapist II, you will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30PM with Weekends Off
Patients are adults and geriatric population, referred from all admitting services, Medicine, Medical Affiliating Service, Prison Health, Orthopedics/Surgery, Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, DMH as well as Ambulatory Care Providers.
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 260 inpatient beds including 115 Psychiatric beds and 28 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients.
In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of Physical Therapy theory, principles, terminology, and professional practices.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Physical Therapy treatment methods, including both indications and contraindications.
• Maintains a strong grasp of human anatomy, physiology, and foundational orthopedic concepts.
• Brings expertise in fitting, adjusting, and evaluating orthopedic appliances and prosthetic devices.
• Applies established Physical Therapy testing and assessment methods with accuracy.
• Provides effective supervision for students, PT aides, and Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Exercises sound judgment while fostering positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Offers clear instruction and guidance in Physical Therapy procedures and services.
• Holds the necessary competencies to deliver safe, effective care to adult and geriatric populations.
• Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a physical therapist.
• Special Requirements: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Operates computer software programs effectively, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to organize schedules.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluations of patients by testing joint ROM and mobility, skeletal muscle strength, posture and gait, coordination, respiratory status, sensation and sensory perception, reflexes, muscle tone, orthotic/prosthetic fit and function, to formulate a treatment.
• Plan and provide an appropriate patient care program which may include, but is not limited to: Hydrotherapy, superficial heating modalities, ultrasound, cold, electrical stimulation (including transcutaneous nerve stimulation, iontophoresis), cervical and lumbar traction, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise including biofeedback and training in the use of orthotics and or prosthetics as well as other assistive devices including crutches, canes and wheelchairs to maximize patient’s function.
• Confers with medical staff personnel through meetings, conferences, and written reports to integrate Physical Therapy with other medical disciplines.
• Attends individual patient discharge planning meetings, team meetings and performs home visits if necessary to coordinate post-hospital care.
• Maintains daily records of treatment and prepares frequent reports on patient progress which is documented in the medical record to assure quality care.
• Facilitate and delegate Physical Therapy program with Physical Therapist aides and assistants

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed