Beth Israel Lahey Health·Beverly, Massachusetts
The Physical Therapist assesses and implements rehabilitative programs to restore physical function and alleviate pain for patients. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting ongoing assessments, and managing discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.
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Under the supervision of the manager and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapist I assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.
Examines patient using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, appropriately records and interprets all findings, and identifies patient needs.
Formulates a detailed assessment based upon findings of the examination.
Develops treatment plan and patient outcomes, incorporating the input of the patient, their family and other health professionals. Ensures that the plan and outcomes are functional, time-based, and measurable, and incorporates diagnosis, prognosis, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyles.
Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
Conducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as appropriate.
Initiates discharge planning. Incorporates patient/family input in the education process. Participates in multidisciplinary patient care planning.
Consults with other allied health professionals as needed.
Discontinues unproductive treatment to patients where indicated. Transfers patient to nursing or other appropriate staff when physical therapy services are no longer required, or when the patient has achieved their treatment goals and outcomes.
Documents discharge summary per department policy.
5) Productivity / statistics
Meets department standards for productivity.
Delegates tasks to support staff when appropriate.
Daily statistics are completed by the end of the business day in accordance with the department policy.
Applies a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and organization, and assists in data collection.
6) Training, Education, and Information Sharing
Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes.
Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
Education: BS Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
● Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice. ● Ability to observe, assess and record objecitve findings, symptoms, reactions and progress. Skills in critical judgement and thinking. ● Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient. Clear and effective oral and written communication. ● Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment. ● Ability to assess individual patient needs. ● Skill in maintaining patient medical record. ● Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques. ● Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. ● Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Experience: None
$38.50 - $53.90
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage 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. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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