The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our team. As the Physical Therapist II, you will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30PM with Weekends Off
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): - Performs physical therapy evaluations of patients by testing joint ROM and mobility, skeletal muscle strength, posture and gait, coordination, respiratory status, sensation and sensory perception, reflexes, muscle tone, orthotic/prosthetic fit and function, to formulate a treatment. Patients are adults and geriatric population, referred from all admitting services, Medicine, Medical Affiliating Service, Prison Health, Orthopedics/Surgery, Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, DMH as well as Ambulatory Care Providers.
- Plan and provide an appropriate patient care program which may include, but is not limited to: Hydrotherapy, superficial heating modalities, ultrasound, cold, electrical stimulation (including transcutaneous nerve stimulation, iontophoresis), cervical and lumbar traction, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise including biofeedback and training in the use of orthotics and or prosthetics as well as other assistive devices including crutches, canes and wheelchairs to maximize patient's function.
- Conduct open and closed tracheostomy suctioning as needed during treatment session.
- Confers with medical staff personnel through meetings, conferences, and written reports to integrate Physical Therapy with other medical disciplines.
- Attends individual patient discharge planning meetings, team meetings and performs home visits if necessary to coordinate post-hospital care.
- Maintains daily records of treatment and prepares frequent reports on patient progress which is documented in the medical record to assure quality care.
- Facilitate and delegate Physical Therapy program with Physical Therapist aides and assistants
Required Qualifications: - Understanding of the theory, principles, terminology, and practices of Physical Therapy.
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy treatment methods (indications and contra-indications).
- Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and the principles of orthopedics.
- Comprehension of the techniques and methods of fitting and adjusting orthopedic appliances and prosthetic devices.
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy testing methods.
- Supervise students, PT aides, and Physical Therapist Assistants.
- Communicate effectively, written and orally.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- instruct others in Physical Therapy in services/procedures.
- Necessary competencies to treat adult and geriatric patients.
Preferred Qualifications: - Operates computer software programs effectively, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to organize schedules.
About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital: Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
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Qualifications: First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a physical therapist. Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Massachusetts Division of Licensure Board of Allied Health Professionals in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982.Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ( Regulation ) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.