Per Diem Inpatient Physical Therapist Specialist
2 days ago
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been delivering exceptional healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, a Level III Trauma Center, a Level III Special Care Nursery, a Breast Health Center, a Cardiovascular Center, and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers numerous opportunities for career growth.
Why Choose Us?- Competitive salaries
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free on-campus parking
This position evaluates, develops, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and skills.
The therapist will supervise staff therapists and senior therapists, responsible for program planning for the provision of efficient and quality therapy services. This position involves training of staff therapists and senior therapists entering rotation, coordination and staffing of clinics, monitoring and distribution of referrals, and handling a patient caseload.
The therapist is responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization, and JCAHO requirements. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy (PT) License
- Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Membership or specialty equivalent
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
- Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist. Assesses, re-assesses, and treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency and efficiency to ensure quality patient care; able to evaluate and treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and the general population.
- Assesses and re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plans to assist patients in attaining maximum functional outcomes.
- Sets realistic short and long-term goals and plans of care related to patients' physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
- Supervises and educates students and evaluates the students' performance.
- Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Prepares the department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.
- Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings. Attends professional meetings, courses, and conferences to continue education.
- Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the patient, and the patient's family to promote maximum levels of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.
- Acts as a clinical and non-clinical resource, particularly in an area of subspecialty expertise.
- Clinically supervises and mentors other therapists. Assists in managing and overseeing the competence of staff therapists and senior therapists. Monitors staff clinical skills and assesses the need for additional training.
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity.
We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and a large integrated physician network.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine.
Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.
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