Physical Therapist (Inpatient) - Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

2d•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Tufts Medicine- Lowell General Hospital is seeking New Grad & Experienced per diem Physical Therapists to join our inpatient team! This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills. The therapist is responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and Joint Commission requirements. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services. May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate).
Two (2) years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses, re-assesses & treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency to ensure quality patient care; Able to evaluate & treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric & the general population.
Assesses & re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.
Sets realistic short and long term goals and plan of care related to patient’s physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.
Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student’s performance.
Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.
Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation & all other departmental operations.
Prepares department for Joint Commission surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.
Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings. Independently remains up to date with required continuing education.
Meets organization’s attendance & punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients, visitors and co-workers.
Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient’s family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.