Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Lexington
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Location: Lexington, MA
Job ID: 168035-1A
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2022
Category: Clinical Professional
Job Description
Welcome To
Welcome to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a world-renowned tertiary medical center known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the hospital provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation. It is a national leader in a number of health care areas, including stroke, weight management and lung screenings, among many others. Lahey also helps to advance medicine through research and the education of tomorrow's health care leaders.
About the Job
Physical Therapy I Job Description
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Position Summary: 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1) Patient Care Examination: § 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.
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2) Treatment Planning and Intervention: § 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. § Conducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as appropriate.
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3) Discharge Planning:
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4) Patient Care Documentation: § Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures. § Documents the initial evaluation, daily treatment notes, reassessments and discharge summaries in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
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5) Productivity / statistics
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6) Training, Education, and Information Sharing § Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes. § Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
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7) Career Development ? Develops and maintains physical therapy skills and knowledge of Lahey Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Documentation”. |
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8) Organizational Requirements: § Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy. § Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. § Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. § Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. § Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. § Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. § Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. § Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. § Performs 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 objecitve 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
Physical Therapy I Job Description
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Position Summary: 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1) Patient Care Examination: § 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.
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2) Treatment Planning and Intervention: § 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. § Conducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as appropriate.
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3) Discharge Planning:
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4) Patient Care Documentation: § Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures. § Documents the initial evaluation, daily treatment notes, reassessments and discharge summaries in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
|
5) Productivity / statistics
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6) Training, Education, and Information Sharing § Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes. § Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
|
7) Career Development ? Develops and maintains physical therapy skills and knowledge of Lahey Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Documentation”. |
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8) Organizational Requirements: § Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy. § Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. § Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. § Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. § Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. § Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. § Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. § Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. § Performs 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 objecitve 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
Scheduled Hours
Per Diem
About Us
Beth Israel Lahey Health is dedicated to improving health and wellness and making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and all members of the communities we serve. Formed in March 2019, Beth Israel Lahey Health is a patient-centered, integrated care delivery system providing a continuum of services spanning academic, tertiary and community hospitals, dedicated orthopedic and psychiatric hospitals, primary and specialty care, community acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral services and home health. Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network is a unified joint contracting and population health management organization, jointly governed by participating physicians and hospitals.
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