Physical Therapist II

About the role

The Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join the team. In this role, you will evaluate patients' needs, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and provide prevention and wellness services designed to minimize impairments, functional limitations, and disability. You will work collaboratively with medical and psychiatric teams while supporting patients and families through education related to mobility, adaptive equipment, braces, splints, artificial limbs, and wheelchairs. This position also offers the opportunity to serve as a clinical resource and leader within the Physical Therapy Department. You will supervise physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, aides, and students; contribute to staff training and interdisciplinary education; participate in quality improvement initiatives; and help advance policies, procedures, and standards that support effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult patients with congenital, acquired, physical, psychiatric, and developmental conditions to determine physical therapy needs and appropriate treatment approaches.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, modalities, and other evidence-based procedures.
• Provide preventive and wellness services designed to minimize functional decline, impairments, limitations, and disabilities.
• Educate patients and families regarding mobility, positioning, transfers, artificial limbs, braces, splints, ambulatory aids, and wheelchairs.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, nursing, and other interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, patient progress, and related clinical activities.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Physical Therapist I staff, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and physical therapy students.
• Provide training and education to clinical staff, students, and hospital personnel on physical therapy procedures, mobility, positioning, transfers, and injury prevention.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, professional education, quality improvement initiatives, and the development or revision of departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate student clinical experiences and, when needed, assume responsibility for the overall administration of the Physical Therapy Department in the absence of the Physical Therapist III.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and treatment techniques of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of physical therapy equipment, materials, therapeutic modalities, and procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as applied to physical therapy practice.
• Ability to assess and interpret clinical information, analyze physical therapy data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather and evaluate information through patient interviews, examinations, medical records, and other documentation.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations and interact effectively with individuals experiencing physical or emotional stress.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and students.
• Ability to organize and administer effective clinical education and training programs for students and hospital personnel.
• Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, supervision principles, training methods, and performance evaluation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing physical therapy services in a hospital, behavioral health, rehabilitation, or other complex clinical setting.
• Experience working with adults with significant medical, psychiatric, developmental, or functional needs.
• Demonstrated experience developing individualized treatment plans and adapting interventions to meet diverse patient needs.
• Experience using a broad range of therapeutic modalities, exercise programs, and mobility interventions.
• Experience providing patient and family education related to mobility, positioning, transfers, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices.
• Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, aides, students, or other clinical personnel.
• Experience developing or delivering clinical training and educational programs for healthcare staff or students.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary care teams, quality improvement initiatives, or clinical program development.
• Experience coordinating physical therapy student clinical placements or serving as a liaison with educational institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, exercise sound judgment, and support departmental operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, 7:00am–3:30pm
• Days off: Saturday and Sunday

Pay

Salary: $101,211.50