Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, MA

11d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Inpatient Physical Therapist Burlington Lahey Hospital & Medical Center – Exceeding our patients' high expectations for service each day. Are you a skilled physical therapist with a passion for inpatient care and complex medical cases? Join our team at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized Level 1 teaching hospital, where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do. What Sets Us Apart: -Flexible Scheduling – To support work-life balance. -5 Paid Education Days + MedBridge Subscription – Time and access provided for CEU's -Mentorship Program – Receive personalized guidance from experienced clinicians. -Career Ladder for Advancement – Clear pathways for professional development and leadership. -Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Partner daily with physicians, nurses, case managers, and specialists across orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, and transplant services. -Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial support for further education. -Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance -403B Retirement Match -Generous Earned Time Policy -Free Parking About the Role: We’re seeking a dedicated inpatient physical therapist to join our team of highly skilled professionals. Our therapists specialize in treating patients with acute neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and multi-system conditions across the acute care continuum. Acute care presents unique challenges as patients are often medically complex, with rapidly changing conditions that require quick clinical decision-making, strong communication skills, and adaptability. Therapists must balance early mobilization with medical stability, navigate discharge planning, and collaborate closely with the medical team to ensure safe, effective, and timely care. You’ll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, evidence-based, and patient-centered care that makes a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery and outcomes. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you'll find a supportive team and a culture that encourages growth, innovation, and excellence. Why Lahey? As a nationally recognized Level 1 teaching hospital, Lahey fosters a culture of continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our inpatient physical therapy department plays a critical role in helping patients recover from complex medical events. Through close coordination with the medical team, we develop effective discharge plans that support patients in returning to their highest level of function.

Requirements

Education: BS Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Physical Therapy license OR Candidates for licensure who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure “BY EXAMINATION ONLY American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice. Ability to observe, assess and record objecitve findings, symptoms, reactions and progress. Skills in critical judgement and thinking. Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient. Clear and effective oral and written communication. Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment. Ability to assess individual patient needs. Skill in maintaining patient medical record. Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques. Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Experience: None

Responsibilities

Patient Care Examination: Examines patient using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, appropriately records and interprets all findings, and identifies patient needs. Formulates a detailed assessment based upon findings of the examination. Develops treatment plan and patient outcomes, incorporating the input of the patient, their family and other health professionals. Ensures that the plan and outcomes are functional, time-based, and measurable, and incorporates diagnosis, prognosis, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyles.
Treatment Planning and Intervention: Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill. Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention. Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge. Conducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as appropriate.
Discharge Planning: Initiates discharge planning. Incorporates patient/family input in the education process. Participates in multidisciplinary patient care planning. Consults with other allied health professionals as needed. Discontinues unproductive treatment to patients where indicated. Transfers patient to nursing or other appropriate staff when physical therapy services are no longer required, or when the patient has achieved their treatment goals and outcomes. Documents discharge summary per department policy.
Patient Care Documentation: Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures. Documents the initial evaluation, daily treatment notes, reassessments and discharge summaries in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
Productivity / statistics: Meets department standards for productivity. Delegates tasks to support staff when appropriate. Daily statistics are completed by the end of the business day in accordance with the department policy. Applies a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and organization, and assists in data collection.
Training, Education, and Information Sharing: Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes. Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
Career Development: Develops and maintains physical therapy skills and knowledge of Lahey Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Documentation”.
Organizational Requirements: Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy. Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.