Physical Therapist - full time

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Outpatient treatment in Danvers, with weekend inpatient on-call coverage required in Peabody

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for a limited time!

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team of highly passionate physical and occupational therapists with the goal of providing exceptional care to our wide variety of patients. Our therapists specialize in treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and pelvic health diagnosis along with orthotic fabrication. We collaborate closely with other hospital departments and foster teamwork to deliver high-quality care to our patients. As part of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic and teaching hospital, our team benefits from a dynamic, innovative environment that supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. We are currently in search for a dedicated therapist to add to our team. New grads and experienced therapists welcome.

Benefits include:

-Flexible schedules
-Mentorship program
-Career Ladder for professional growth/advancement
-5 paid education days/Medbridge subscription
-Tuition reimbursement
-Full health and dental insurance
-403B Match for retirement
-Generous earned time policy
-Free parking

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the manager and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapist I assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

2)    Treatment Planning and Intervention:

3)    Discharge Planning:

4)    Patient Care Documentation:

5)    Productivity / statistics

6)    Training, Education, and Information Sharing
    ▪    Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy skills and clinical outcomes.
    ▪    Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.  

7)    Career Development
    ▪     Develops and maintains physical therapy skills and knowledge of Lahey Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Documentation”.

8)    Organizational Requirements:
▪    Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy.
▪    Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.  
▪    Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.
▪    Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
▪    Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
▪    Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
▪    Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
▪    Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
▪    Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: BS Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Active MA Physical Therapy license OR Candidates for licensure who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure “BY EXAMINATION ONLY
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:     
●    Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice.
●    Ability to observe, assess and record objecitve findings, symptoms, reactions and progress.  Skills in critical judgement and thinking.
●    Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.  Clear and effective oral and written communication.
●    Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.
●    Ability to assess individual patient needs.
●    Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
●    Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
●    Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
●    Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.

Experience:   None

Pay Range:

$38.50 - $53.90

The 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