About this Inpatient Physical Therapist role at Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.
Qualifications
NWH is recruiting for a physical therapist, per diem, in the acute care/inpatient setting, to cover shifts on both weekdays and weekends. Broad availability to work weekday shifts is desired. Availability to cover 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturdays, Sundays, or 1 of each) is required. Comprehensive orientation and mentoring program is available to the hired clinician, especially new graduate clinicians.
At least 1 year of clinical experience in either acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; will consider new graduates with acute care or acute rehab clinical experiences.
In this role, the PT will:
- Provide care to adult med/surg patients, with majority in general and complex medical, post-op orthopedics, post-op general and vascular surgery, and other areas as needed (such as ICU, Emergency Department)
- Perform examinations/evaluations, develop plans of care, provide recommendations for ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and post-discharge
- Perform and apply interventions during follow-up visits
- Independently manage a patient assignment
Candidates should have primary attributes that include:
- Strong willingness to collaborate closely with their fellow physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the clinical and non-clinical care team
- Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday
- Strong customer service skills
- Commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and NWH as a whole
Education
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$35.84 - $54.82/Hourly
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
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