Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

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.

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: Per Diem - Days/Weekends

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree.

2. Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.

3. Physical Therapy (PT) License.

4. One (1) year of clinical experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may 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 develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.

3. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.

4. Sets realistic short and long term goals 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, staff and all other customer groups.

6. Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student's performance.

7. Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation 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 and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.

10. Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings. Attends professional meetings, courses and conferences to continue education.

11. Meets organization's attendance & punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients, visitors and 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.

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.