Location: Boston,MA, USA
Job ProfileSummary
This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental,physicalor cognitive impairment.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Physical Therapy duties:Providesservices that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.Examinespatient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities,determinestheir potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans.A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts,policiesand practices.
Job Overview
This position evaluates,developsand 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,modalitiesand skills. The therapistis responsible fordocumenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record tocomply withthe policy and procedures of the department,organizationand 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.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1.BachelorsDegree.
2.Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
3.Physical Therapy (PT) License.Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
4.One (1) year of clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.Advanced Degree (Mastersor Doctorate).
2.Two (2) years of clinical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay 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 developsappropriate treatmentplan toassistpatient inattainingmaximumfunctional outcomes.
3.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based uponidentifiedlearning, cultural and psychosocial needs.
4.Sets realisticshort and long termgoals and plan of care related to patient's physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
5.Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians,staffand all other customer groups.
6.Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student's performance.
7.Maintainsand completes proper andtimelydocumentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.
8.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.
9.Prepares department for JCAHO surveys andparticipatesin CQI activities.Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assureappropriate patientcare.
10.Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings.Attends professional meetings,coursesand conferences to continue education.
11.Meets organization's attendance&punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients,visitorsand co-workers.
12.Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
13.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 tooperatecomputer keyboard, dexterity toprovidequantitative testing and manual treatment techniques to a wide variety of patients.
4. Visual acuity that allows forfrequentlyuses computer screen and reports
5. The employee in this positionfrequentlycommunicates internally and externally; must be able to exchangeaccurateinformation via phone, email and/or in person.
Skills&Abilities:
1.Demonstratesinterpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, andwillingto work one-on-oneora group basis.
2.Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated and well organized. Ability to function well invery busysituations.
3.Responsible and reliable.
4.Demonstratesflexibility andableto adjust to changes at a moment's notice.
5.Maturitytooperateeffectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
6.Able to work effectively with a wide variety of patients with acute andlong termdisability.
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 tovisually and audibly assess injury and functional status of patientsandpatient'ssubjective complaints.
10.Knowledge of physical modalities, therapeuticexerciseand other treatment skills.
11.Ability toobserveand evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care asappropriate.
12.Demonstratesproper time management skills toattaindepartment productivity while assuring quality patient care.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at...@tuftsmedicine.org.