About the Role
The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and promote independence. This role involves collaborating with other disciplines for follow-up care and facilitating patient return to home and work environments. Opportunities exist for student training, participation in educational activities, and assisting with interdisciplinary research.
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, demonstrating clinical competence and problem-solving skills.
- 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 and supervises physical therapy students.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Physical therapy evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Collaboration
- Student training
- Interdisciplinary research
- Home program instruction
- Assistive device recommendation
- Documentation
- Patient care charges
- Peer review
- Professional growth
- Evidence-based practice
- In-service presentation
- Supervision
Location
- Boston, MA
Work Type
- 40 hours per week
Experience Level
- New grads welcome
- Experienced therapists encouraged to apply
Education Level
- Bachelor’s/Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
Salary/Compensations
- $37.50- $54.33
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pharmacy
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Merit increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
- Resources to support employee and family well-being
About the Company
- Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
