Physical Therapist - 40 hours/week, day shift
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ mobility and motor abilities and limitations as they relate to functional performance. The role provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote independence in functional mobility and daily living tasks. Working as part of the healthcare team, the Physical Therapist collaborates with rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to provide patient-centered care. Patient, family, and community education are essential parts of the position. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week on the day shift, with some evening hours possible to accommodate patient needs. It is based in the acute care setting at Beverly Hospital. The stated base hourly pay range is $38.50–$53.91. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Strong treatment-planning and implementation abilities.
- Effective communication and patient-education skills.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records.
- Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual patient needs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
- Capability to assist patients with mobility and transfers.
- Manual dexterity for hands-on patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute physical therapy settings.
- Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques.
- Relevant clinical experience in acute care settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ chief complaints, physical impairments, activities of daily living, and functional limitations.
- Develop comprehensive plans of care with appropriate, measurable, functional goals.
- Plan and implement treatment activities to improve identified physical impairments and functional limitations.
- Reassess patients and modify treatment plans in response to progress.
- Provide discharge planning and patient and family education, including home programs and self-care recommendations.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Manage time effectively and meet department productivity standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities and mentorship programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
