Inpatient Physical Therapist presso Massgeneralbrigham
Massgeneralbrigham · Newton, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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NWH is recruiting for a physical therapist, full time, in the acute care/inpatient setting. Schedule is 10-hour shifts on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (and one Saturday or Sunday shift per month). Comprehensive orientation and mentoring program is available to all, especially new graduate clinicians.
At least 1 year of clinical experience in either acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; will consider new graduates with acute care or acute rehab student clinical experiences.
In this role, the PT will:
• Provide care to adult med/surg patients, with majority in general and complex medical, post-op orthopedics, post-op general and vascular surgery, and other areas as needed (such as ICU, Emergency Department)
• Perform examinations/evaluations, develop plans of care, provide recommendations for ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and post-discharge
• Perform and apply interventions during follow-up visits
• Independently manage a patient assignment
Candidates should have primary attributes that include:
• Strong willingness to collaborate closely with their fellow physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the clinical and non-clinical care team
• Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday
• Strong customer service skills
• Commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and NWH as a whole
Job Summary
SummaryAssist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
-Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
-Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
-Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
-Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
-Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
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