Physical Therapist (Inpatient Acute Care) - Full Time

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital is seeking Physical Therapists to join our inpatient team! This position offers a highly competitive wage and a generous sign on bonus for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Apply today to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to work in the local community and be a part of an outstanding team! Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

Evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Evaluates and treats all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills.
Documents all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and JCAHO requirements.
Acts 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.
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.
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 JCAHO 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.
Attends professional meetings, courses and conferences to continue education.
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.