This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Physical Therapist, Outpatient (Hyde Park Clinic)
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of patients in an ambulatory setting with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group 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 continuous education. The Physical Therapist participates in the department's educational activities and programs. Opportunities exist to provide temporary coverage to other areas within the Rehabilitation Department as needed. Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs
Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.
Job Requirements:
Education: Work requires a Bachelor's/Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by time of hire.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license by time of hire. APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred. Work requires a current CPR certification by time of hire.
Experience: New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply. Experience in pelvic health preferred, but not required.
Knowledge and Skills: Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team. Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation Range: $37.50- $54.33
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.