Physical Therapist I - Acute care

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. They will also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and train new staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary groups for hospice patients and case conferences for home health patients.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitates recommendations for treatment.
• Records all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Physical Therapist [State License] - required.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - various issuers 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

• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs.
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (less than 2%).
• 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 Typing Onsite Work Location 15 Parkman Street.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
• Employee Type Regular.
• Work Shift Day (United States of America).

Pay Range

$90,000 - $117,696.80/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.