Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist Per Diem
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 55
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Assist 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 bachelors or masters 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.
Qualifications
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Prefer ambulatory physical therapy experience.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
3. Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures and the specific quality standards of care and competencies and procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time) rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time) and patients families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting transferring and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time) and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (if assigned) to the oldest old (up to 20% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18- to 65-year-olds.
8. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development which would include neonates to the oldest addition the therapist must demonstrate competency in examination/evaluation and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy and as described in the departments practice standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting transferring and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%) which could result in cuts or burns with improper safety.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with supervision and education of assistants and aides.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation. 2. Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: Works within legal regulatory accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
$37.55 - $55.48/HourlyGrade
6EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
