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Beth Israel Lahey Health

Orthopedic Physical Therapist - outpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173

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Orthopedic Physical Therapist - Outpatient When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Location:

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Lexington, MA

Schedule:

40‑hour day/evening position with flexible scheduling options including 5 eight‑hour shifts or 4 ten‑hour shifts.

About the Role:

Our Lexington location is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team of highly passionate physical and occupational therapists with the goal of providing exceptional care to our wide variety of patients. Our therapists specialize in treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and pelvic health diagnosis along with orthotic fabrication. We collaborate closely with other hospital departments and foster teamwork to deliver high‑quality care to our patients.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Mentorship program

Career ladder for professional growth/advancement

5 paid education days / MedBridge subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Full health and dental insurance

403(b) match for retirement

Generous earned time policy

Free parking

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, and participate 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.

Examine patients using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, appropriately record and interpret all findings, and identify patient needs.

Formulate detailed assessment based upon findings of the examination.

Develop treatment plan and patient outcomes, incorporating the input of the patient, their family and other health professionals.

Implement treatment interventions safely and effectively, applying sound clinical judgment and skill.

Engage high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment.

Provide patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.

Conduct ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revise treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as appropriate.

Initiate discharge planning, incorporate patient/family input, and participate in multidisciplinary patient care planning.

Consult with other allied health professionals as needed.

Discontinue unproductive treatment to patients where indicated and transfer patient to nursing or other appropriate staff when physical therapy services are no longer required, or when the patient has achieved their treatment goals and outcomes.

Document discharge summary per department policy.

Maintain thorough and accurate medical record documentation in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Meet department standards for productivity and delegate tasks to support staff when appropriate.

Apply a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and assist in data collection.

Attend internal and external educational programs and read appropriate professional journals to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes.

Share knowledge and skills with co‑workers.

Develop and maintain physical therapy skills and knowledge of Lahey Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Documentation”.

Organizational Requirements

Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy.

Incorporate Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.

Comply with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies and behavioral expectations of the department.

Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations and competency assessment.

Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adhere to Customer Service standards.

Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Participate in and successfully complete Mandatory Education.

Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: BS Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

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. Clear and effective oral and written communication.

Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.

Ability to assess individual patient needs.

Skill in maintaining patient medical record.

Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.

Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.

Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.

Experience None

Pay Range $39.50 – $55.31 per hour. Base hourly wage range, may increase with shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay and other applicable compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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