What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist position at MelroseWakefield Healthcare?
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Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering high-quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, a Level III Trauma Center, a Level III Special Care Nursery, a Breast Health Center, a Cardiovascular Center, and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, we invite you to join us at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts on day one
- A 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Generous earned time benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free on-campus parking
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy (PT) License
- Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Membership or specialty equivalent
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist.
- Assesses, re-assesses, and treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency and efficiency to ensure quality patient care.
- Assesses and re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plans to assist patients in attaining maximum functional outcomes.
- Sets realistic short- and long-term goals and plans of care related to patients' physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
- Prepares the department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities.
- Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings.
- Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and their families to promote maximum levels of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.
- Oversees the activities of the section/assigned supervisory units with regard to services provided.
- Keeps abreast of new techniques and interventions.
- Accepts additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital:
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. We welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. Our commitment to community is demonstrated by our local health programs and partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do 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.
