Physical Therapist, Rehab Inpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Physical Therapy services to the hospital’s inpatients, day surgery patients, and pre-operative patients as per written orders within the established policies of this department and New England Baptist Hospital.

Requirements

MA licensure
American Heart Association BLS or Heart Saver Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors, Masters or DPT preferred
1-3 years of related work experience preferred
New grads welcome

Responsibilities

Initiates the patient care process of assessment of the patient’s functional status and needs, including formulation of patient diagnosis and prognosis, development of a treatment plan of care with measurable goals, reassessment of progress, and formulation of a discharge plan.
Documents patient evaluation, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge in a thorough and timely manner.
Actively participates in walk rounds, verbal rounds, and patient care team conferences.
Prepares daily patient charge records of treatments and supplies.
Participates in the Clinical Education Program through the supervision and instruction of affiliating Physical Therapy students and interns.
Supervises/Directs Physical Therapy Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants in performance of assigned tasks.
Participates in staff meetings, departmental groups aimed at improving clinical practice, and in-service education programs.
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills necessary for success in a multi-disciplinary, acute care hospital setting.
Completes annual safety testing and departmental competencies.
Performs other duties as required.