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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
nWe are seeking a dynamic, experienced Inpatient PT Manager to lead a highly skilled collaborative therapy team at one of the regions busiest acute care Level 1 Trauma and comprehensive stroke centers caring for a diverse and medically complex patient population. We offer a culture of learning, growth and innovation. Experience in Leading Teams, fostering staff development and clinical practice in acute care required.
nJob Description:
nUnder the supervision of the Director, Rehabilitation Services, and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapy Manager acts as both a manager and clinical resource to the staff. The Physical Therapy Manager is the direct manager of the staff adhering to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (LHMC) and regulatory policies and procedures. The Manager is responsible for maintaining the efficient and effective flow of all site/department functions. The Manager is responsible for the daily operation of their department / site including fiscal responsibility.
nThe Manager assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent and improve dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status form injury, disease or other cases.
nEssential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
nnLeadership
n nnnInterviews, selects, orients, trains and mentors new staff.
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nnProvides verbal input to Director of Rehabilitation Services on staff and department functions.
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nnProvides ongoing supervision to staff and provides feedback on their performance. Responds and handles problems appropriately and in a timely fashion.
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nnCompletes and conducts performance appraisals and coaching to LHMC / Lahey Health standards.
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nnMakes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, transfers and other human resource actions in consultation with the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
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nnCounsels, disciplines and recommends termination of colleagues as necessary.
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nnTreats staff with dignity and respect.
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nnConducts monthly staff meetings and maintains minutes for colleague review.
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nnWorks as a role model for staff by exhibiting professional and ethical behavior. Fosters a positive attitude in the department and promotes high colleague moral.
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nnProblem solves in a timely and diplomatic manner. Works collaboratively to improve processes within the department and organization.
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nnInforms senior management of any site/department problems. These may include but are not limited to safety, equipment, staffing, medical staff and interpersonal problems.
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nnSupervises professional research activities.
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n nnBudget Management
n nnnParticipates as directed in the decisions for the site/department annual capital expenditures.
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nnParticipates as directed in the preparation of site/department annual budget.
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nnResponsible for site/department monthly budget maintenance.
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nnResponsible for site/department achievement of monthly and annual volume goals.
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n nnStaff Development
n nnnOrients, trains and mentors new staff.
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nnAllocates and monitors colleagues’ work.
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nnProvides consistent feedback to staff on an ongoing basis.
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nnAssures that all staff posses the education, licensure and training needed for their responsibilities and that competence is maintained.
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nnServes as a resource for Rehabilitation Services staff.
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nnAddresses the educational needs of the staff and provides resources to meet those needs.
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nnObserves and/or co-treats patients with therapists.
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nnProvides feedback to the Director of Rehabilitation Services on educational needs of the department.
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n nnProject Management
n nnnCoordinates the development and over site of site/department quality assurance programs.
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nnIs involved in department and hospital projects and committees.
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nnDevelops, plans and upgrades programs and protocols.
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nnIdentifies the need for new programs and projects to ensure department excellence.
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nnEffectively completes all assigned projects and programs thoroughly and in a timely manner.
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nnWorks as a team player within the department and with colleagues in other departments.
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n nnTime Management
n nnnMeets department’s standard for productivity.
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nnCompletes individual and site statistics in accordance with department policies.
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nnAssures that work schedules, procedures and assignments utilize staff in the most effective manner.
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n nnProfessional Growth:
n nnnAttends professional education workshops, seminars, lectures and conferences to enhance physical therapy skills, patient outcomes and satisfaction.
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nnAdvance leadership knowledge to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and colleague satisfaction.
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nnShares knowledge through informal discussion and department in services.
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nnApplies knowledge learned at internal and external educational programs and through professional reading to enhance the operation of the department. Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
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nnProvides internal and external lectures.
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n nnPatient Care Examination
n nnnExamines patient using appropriate testing methods and instruments, appropriately records and interprets all findings, and identifies patient needs.
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nnFormulates a detailed assessment based upon findings of the examination.
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nnDevelops treatment plan and patient outcomes, incorporating the input of the patient, their family and other health professionals.
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nnEnsures the plan and outcomes are functional, time-based, and measurable, and incorporate diagnosis, prognosis, physical / mental status and anticipated lifestyles.
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nnCompletes examination in department-established timeframe.
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n nnTreatment Planning and Intervention
n nnnSafely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
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nnIdentifies all the Physical Therapy needs of patient.
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nnEngages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment as evidenced by patient and family compliance with treatment intervention.
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nnProvides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
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nnConducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals and outcomes as appropriate.
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nnParticipates in multidisciplinary patient care planning.
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nnDemonstrates solid clinical skills in accordance with level of experience.
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nnDelegates responsibilities to support personnel in accordance with their ability. Proper instruction is given and treatment reviewed. Required documentation and co-signatures on documentation complete.
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nnDevelops realistic goals and outcomes (measurable, temporal and functional).
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nnIncorporates the patients and families goals.
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nnAddresses and revises goals in accordance with department standards.
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n nnDischarge Planning
n nnnInitiates discharge planning.
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nnIncorporates patient/family input in the education process.
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nnParticipates in multidisciplinary patient care planning.
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nnConsults with other allied health professionals as needed.
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nnDocuments discharge summary per department policy.
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nnDischarge patients in appropriate time frame. Provide length of therapy consistent with diagnosis, treatment plan, and patient’s response to treatment, goals, interventions and outcomes.
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nnEliminates unproductive patient treatments. Discharges or transfers patients to nursing or support staff when skilled therapy services are no longer required, patient plateaus or achieve their goals.
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n nnPatient Care Documentation
n nnnDocument initial examination in the patient medical record in accordance with department policy.
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nnExamination documentation is complete in department timeframe.
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nnDaily progress notes are documented after each treatment and include all pertinent parameters (treatment performed changes in patient status, changes in treatment, effectiveness of treatment and patient’s progress in therapy, treatment plan).
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nnRe-examination documentation is in medical record in required time frame; inpatient (every 7-10 days), outpatients (every 30 days).
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nnRe-examination documentation includes objective measurements, assessment of patient’s progress, re-establishment of goals and outcomes.
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nnPhysician certification of treatment plan is complete as required.
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nnDischarge summary documentation is in the medical record upon discharge from Physical Therapy. Discharge summary will include the patient’s status upon discharge, reference to stated goals and plan for discharge.
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nnPatient referral forms are complete.
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n n-Maintains strict adherence to the LHMC Confidentiality policy.
n-Incorporates LHMC / Lahey Health Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
n-Complies with all LHMC / Lahey Health Policies.
n-Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC.
n-Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
n-Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
n-Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
n-Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
n-Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
n-Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
nMinimum Qualifications:
nEducation: BS in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
nLicensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA license in physical therapy.
nAmerican Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
nSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:
nnnStrong interpersonal skills.
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nnExcellent supervisory skills.
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nnClear and effective written and oral communication.
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nnAbility to monitor and manage a budget.
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nnDemonstrated ability to lead projects and provide leadership to staff.
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nnKnowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice.
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nnAbility to observe, assess and record patient symptoms, reactions and progress.
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nnSkills in critical judgement and thinking.
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nnAbility to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.
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nnKnowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.
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nnAbility to assess individual patient needs.
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nnSkill in maintaining patient documentation.
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nnAbility to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
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nnAbility to use independent judgement.
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n nExperience:
nA minimum of five years professional, clinical expertise in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
nPay Range:
n$101,670.40 USD - $142,355.20 USD
nThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary 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.
nAs 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.
nMore 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.
nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Worksite address
burlington, MA, 01805, US
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