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Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Description:
Benefits eligible! Sign on bonus available for new hires outside of the BILH network!
The Physical Therapist evaluates patient's mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance. The Physical Therapist provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks. As a member of the health care team, the physical therapist works closely with other rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to provide patient-centered care. Patient/family and community education are essential components of this position.
Key Responsibilities
Perform complete and thorough evaluations of patients' chief complaints, physical impairments, activities of daily living, and functional limitations
Develop comprehensive plans of care with appropriate, measurable, and functional goals
Plan and implement appropriate treatment activities to improve identified physical impairments and functional limitations
Provide ongoing reassessment and modification of treatment plans in response to patients' progress
Offer appropriate discharge planning and patient/family teaching, including home programs and recommendations for self-care
Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes
Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
Demonstrate effective time management and meet department productivity standards
Maintain current knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations
Participate in professional development activities and mentorship program
Qualifications
Required 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
Preferred Experience in acute physical therapy settings
Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques
Education and Experience Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Relevant clinical experience in acute care settings preferred
Licenses and Certifications Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
Current BCLS certification
Pay Range:
$38.50 - $53.91
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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