Physical Therapist (Inpatient), per diem

Position:Physical Therapist       

Location:Brighton, MA

Schedule:Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist II conducts comprehensive assessments of inpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments.  Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuing education. Has a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist, preferred 1 year experience in acute care especially ICU.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines. 

• Respondsto all consults in assigned area within 24 hours; completes evaluation and documentation within 24 hours of consult (IP).
• Reviews patient records, gathers necessary information, and obtains a physician’s order prior to assessing the patient. 
• Selectsevaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations. 
• Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including range of motion, manual muscle testing, mobility, air entry and breath sounds); adapts evaluation procedures asindicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients. 
• Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations. 
• Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient’s status or response to treatment. 
• Educates patient andcaregiverregarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations. 

Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, andthird party reimbursement requirements. 

• Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique psychological and functional deficits. 
• Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with patient and/orcaregiver. 
• Modifies goals aswarranted by changes in patient’s status. 
• Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including but not limitedto: insurance issues, equipment needs, follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community services. 
• Communicates patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed. Arranges forappropriate follow-up. 

Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistentlydemonstrates clinical competence. 

• Establishes treatment priorities based on evaluation results and the specific needs of the patients. 
• Uses creative treatment approaches and explores alternative solutions to individual patient problems. 
• Demonstrates clinicalproblem solving skills with a variety of patient problems and substantiates actions taken. 
• Progresses patient treatment programs appropriately andterminates them aswarranted by patient’s progress and condition. 
• Recommends and/or issuesappropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that it properly fits the patient. 
• Develops and instructspatient andcaregiver in home programs and/or use of recommended equipment; provides verbal and/or written instructions asindicated. 
• Establishes andmaintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients. 
• Demonstrates ability to engage patients in treatment, provides reinforcement and support; sets limits appropriately. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate to the age groups regularly served. 
• Notifies supervisor/manager when patients in age groups not regularly served arepresent, and seeksassistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups. 
• Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions. Demonstrates good judgment in handling potentially hazardous situations, seekingassistance as necessary. 
• Monitors clinical supplies on assigned floors, requesting replacementsin a timely manner. 

Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards. 

• Completes documentation in anaccurate thorough andtimely manner according to department standards. 
• Issues supplies/adaptive equipment in a cost-effective manner. Justifies issuance of equipment,demonstrates actual use by patient.Looks for alternative solutions. 
• Completes patient care charges accurately.
• Meets area specific productivity standards at least 95% of the time.Identifies problems and makes adjustments to meet targeted productivity. 
• Participates in the peer review process. Completes form thoroughly, gives meaningful and constructive feedback, and provides learning experience to peer. 
• Completes mandatory requirements (including PPD, competencies, and safety/infection control tests, CPR, and license renewal) within giventime frame. 

Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards. 

• Initiates independent learning opportunities, seeks out and integratesnew information in daily practice. Communicates learning needs to supervisor. 
• Stays current with advances in physical therapy treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature. 
• Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy. 

Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs 

• Identifies assigned rotation/floor needs and communicates with senior therapists and supervisor.
• Contributes to the development and updating of unit files and other pertinent resource material. 
• Assists in developing and achieving area goals. 
• Collectsdatarequired to complete departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with established department standards. 
• Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers. 

Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.

• Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on assigned floors. 
• Works as part of the rehabilitation therapy team, helping and supporting staffmembers  as needed; listens to and seeks feedback from others; shares knowledge with others in positive manner; expresses opinions clearly. 
• Accommodates to change by being adaptable and flexible andmaintains professional demeanor during periods of stress. Assumes a leadership role and takes charge indifficult situations. 
• Attends andparticipates in all mandatory department meetings. Arrives prepared and on time. 
• Accepts and completesadditional assignments as requested by supervisor, including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees. 
• Provides at least oneevidence-based area in-service annually. Provides in-services to other hospital personnel asrequested. 
• Prepares for a verbal presentation using peer-reviewed journals and presents this information in a clear, organized, and concise manner. 
• Participates responsibly in the supervisory process, follows through on suggestions and recommendations, andutilizes supervision time for own professional growth. Comes prepared to supervisory meets. 
• Develops and meets annual goals with a high quality of performance. 
• Engages with management on departmental initiatives and projects. Takes responsibility for tasks and projects and completes under guidance of management. 
• Monitors area equipment and supplies, ensuring equipment is accounted for and distributed evenly. 

Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students. 

• Participates in pre-affiliation, class related, or other observation experiences. 
• Orients medical professional staff and students and the community (e.g. volunteers, high school initiatives). 
• Shows leadership and flexibility by taking students despite a new or challenging rotation. 
• Takesadditional physical therapy students to help meet the needs of the department/students. 
• If not eligible to take own students,assists with occasional supervision of other clinical instructor’s students. Provides a well-rounded learning experience foraffiliating physical therapy students. 
• Assesses the learning needs of assigned physical therapy students and provides training in patient evaluation and treatment procedures as practiced on assigned units. 
• Facilitates development of clinicalproblem solving skills of the affiliating students by asking probing questions. 
• Schedules weekly meetings with assigned students providing growth-promoting feedback and learning experiences. 
• Keeps student program coordinator informed of student’s performance. Assesses the learning needs of assigned physical therapy students and provides training in patient evaluation and treatment procedures as practiced on assigned units. 
• Cooperates with student program coordinator and academic coordinator to develop and implement corrective actions whenindicated. 
• Conductsstudent performance evaluations, discusses evaluation with students, and submits the completed form to the student program coordinator in a timely fashion. 

Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and tofacilitate the hospital’s mission. 

Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. 

Demonstrates initiative with above duties with minimal prompting from manager. 

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended torepresent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilitiesrequired). 

JOBREQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: 

• Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s/Doctorate or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license. APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred. 
• Work requires a current CPR certification. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed PT, 1 yearin acute care, ICUpreferred. 

Expected to work two Saturdays per month

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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