Physical Therapist, Outpatient (South Bay)

Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Location: Dorchester, MA (South Bay Clinic)

Schedule: Full Time

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
• Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital's mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Work requires a Bachelor's / Master's or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license by time of hire

APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.

Work requires a current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Skills:

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.

Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

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Compensation Range:

$37.50- $54.33

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

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