Medical (Physiotherapist)

1 month ago


Winthrop MA, United States Boston Medical Center Full time

15,000 Sign On Bonus (external candidates only)
Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.
Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including range of motion, manual muscle testing, mobility, air entry and breath sounds); Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient’s status or response to treatment.
Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver.
Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including but not limited to: insurance issues, equipment needs, follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community services.
Uses creative treatment approaches and explores alternative solutions to individual patient problems.
Recommends and/or issues appropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that it properly fits the patient.
Develops and instructs patient and caregiver in home programs and/or use of recommended equipment; Notifies supervisor/manager when patients in age groups not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.
Demonstrates good judgment in handling potentially hazardous situations, seeking assistance as necessary.
Assigns appropriate patients to Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation and/or Co-op Aide. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
Issues supplies/adaptive equipment in a cost-effective manner. Justifies issuance of equipment, demonstrates actual use by patient. Completes mandatory requirements (including PPD, competencies, and safety/infection control tests, CPR, and license renewal) within given time frame.
Stays current with advances in physical therapy treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature.
Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.
Directs and supervises the rehabilitation and/or coop aide consistent with the State Practice Act in a safe and effective manner.
Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs
Identifies assigned rotation/floor needs and communicates with senior therapists and supervisor. Contributes to the development and updating of unit files and other pertinent resource material.
Collects data required to complete research projects, clinical outcome studies, and departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with established department standards.
Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers.
Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on assigned floors.
Works as part of the rehabilitation therapy team, helping and supporting staff members as needed; Accommodates to change by being adaptable and flexible and maintains professional demeanor during periods of stress. Accepts and completes additional assignments as requested by supervisor, including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees.
Provides in-services to other hospital personnel as requested.
Develops and meets annual goals with a high quality of performance.
Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.
Orients medical professional staff and students and the community (e.g. volunteers, high school initiatives).
Shows leadership and flexibility by taking students despite a new or challenging rotation.
Takes additional physical therapy students to help meet the needs of the department/students.
Provides a well-rounded learning experience for affiliating physical therapy students.
Assesses the learning needs of assigned physical therapy students and provides training in patient evaluation and treatment procedures as practiced on assigned units.
Keeps student program coordinator informed of student’s performance. Assesses the learning needs of assigned physical therapy students and provides training in patient evaluation and treatment procedures as practiced on assigned units.
Cooperates with student program coordinator and academic coordinator to develop and implement corrective actions when indicated.
Conducts student performance evaluations, discusses evaluation with students, and submits the completed form to the student program coordinator in a timely fashion.
Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital’s mission.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
(Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
New grads welcome; Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
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