Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is seeking a full time, Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist performs skilled patient evaluations, then based on evaluative findings, plans, organizes and implements physical therapy programs on patients. The scope of patient care includes neurological, geriatric, general orthopedic, general acute medical and surgical, sports medicine and industrial patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and of varied age groups: Outpatient (school age children: 6-12 years; adolescent: 13-17 years; adults: 18-65 years; geriatrics: 65 years and older). The staff member demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate with the interdisciplinary health team in providing patient care services. The staff member may work in the inpatient or outpatient setting. In addition to the requirements of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist is able to manage patients, serves as a clinical resource to other therapists, acts as a mentor in new hire orientation, develops departmental activities to enhance evidence informed clinical practice, best practice standards of care, competency and patient and community education.This position is full time with shifts for the day, evening, and weekend available.Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited BS, MS, or DPT program in Physical TherapyLicense/Certification: Current licensure by the Division of Registration of Allied Health Professionals in MA as confirmed by primary source verification or eligible as outlined below:Acceptable: Massachusetts Physical Therapy License Eligible According to MGL c. 112, § 23C, a PT who is waiting to take their licensure exam is eligible to work under direction of a licensed PT. Candidates practicing under the direction of a licensed Massachusetts physical therapist must sign their documentation by designating their authorizing academic credential (e.g., DPT or MSPT). The regulation requires licensed physical therapists to co-sign the candidate's documentation.New graduates, who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure, and out of state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 3-6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co-signed until license has been obtained.Current CPR certificationMinimum Experience: 1 year of relevant clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist preferredA Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this job description.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of this position.Pay Range: $38.50 - $53.91The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled