Physical Therapist
Beth Israel Lahey Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Peabody • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $40 - $55 per hour
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- BS Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active MA Physical Therapy license OR Candidates for licensure who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure 'BY EXAMINATION ONLY'
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice.
- Ability to observe, assess and record objective 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.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Mentorship program
- Career Ladder for professional growth/advancement
- 5 paid education days/Medbridge subscription
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full health and dental insurance
- 403B Match for retirement
- Generous earned time policy
- Free parking
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
physical therapypatient assessmenttreatment planningrehabilitative programsclinical judgmentpain managementfunctional limitationsobjective findingscritical thinkingpatient education
Soft Skills
communicationpatient motivationteam collaborationinterpersonal skillspatient complianceorganizational skillsproblem-solvingempathyadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
BS Physical TherapyMA Physical Therapy licenseBasic Life Support (BLS)