Physical Therapist (Inpatient Acute Care) - Full Time

Physical Therapist

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital is seeking Physical Therapists to join our inpatient team! This position offers a highly competitive wage and a generous sign on bonus for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Apply today to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to work in the local community and be a part of an outstanding team!

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we're more than a health system we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours - Days 8:00a - 4:30p with 1 weekend per month

Job Overview

This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills. The therapist is responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and JCAHO requirements. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services. May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree 2. Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy 3. Physical Therapy (PT) License. 4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assesses, re-assesses & treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency to ensure quality patient care; Able to evaluate & treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric & the general population.

2. Assesses & re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.

3. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.

4. Sets realistic short and long term goals and plan of care related to patient's physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.

5. Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.

6. Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation & all other departmental operations.

7. Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.

8. Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings. Attends professional meetings, courses and conferences to continue education.

9. Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

10. Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient's family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.

Physical Requirements:

1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing, walking, and transferring patients.

2. Regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

3. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard, dexterity to provide quantitative testing and manual treatment techniques to a wide variety of patients.

4. Visual acuity that allows for frequently uses computer screen and reports

5. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally; must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Demonstrates interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, and willing to work one-on-one or a group basis.

2. Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated and well organized. Ability to function well in very busy situations.

3. Responsible and reliable.

4. Demonstrates flexibility and able to adjust to changes at a moment's notice.

5. Maturity to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.

6. Able to work effectively with a wide variety of patients with acute and long term disability.

7. Ability to read/write and communicate in English.

8. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age populations in order to provide care appropriately.

9. Able to visually and audibly assess injury and functional status of patients and patient's subjective complaints.

10. Knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise and other treatment skills.

11. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care as appropriate.

12. Demonstrates proper time management skills to attain department productivity while assuring quality patient care.

About Lowell General For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growthone of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range :

$72,371.94 - $90,464.92