Physical Therapist II, Outpatient (Winthrop Clinic)

Position:
Physical Therapist II (Outpatient)

Location:

Winthrop, MA;

Schedule:

40 hours per week.

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the level 2 Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in‑and outpatients with physical and functional deficits. The PT plans and implements individual and group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability, and restore independence using various treatment techniques. The PT collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow‑up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments.

The PT also provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist is required; preferred 1 year experience at BMC.

• Conduct physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Respond to all consults in assigned area within 24 hours; complete evaluation and documentation within 24 hours of consult.
• Review patient records, gather necessary information, and obtain a physician’s order prior to assessing the patient.
• Select evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations.
• Administer evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests, adapting procedures as indicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients.
• Interpret evaluation results, develop an integrated diagnostic impression, and make recommendations.
• Perform re‑evaluations according to departmental policies, changes in patient’s status, or response to treatment.
• Educate patient and caregiver regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations.
• Establish treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third‑party reimbursement requirements.
• Formulate treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique psychological and functional deficits.
• Establish measurable and attainable short‑ and long‑term goals in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver.
• Modify goals as warranted by changes in patient’s status.
• Assess discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including insurance issues, equipment needs, follow‑up appointments, and appropriate use of community services.
• Communicate patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed and arrange for appropriate follow‑up.
• Implement comprehensive individual and group treatment, demonstrating clinical competence, establishing priorities based on evaluation results, and using creative treatment approaches.
• Demonstrate clinical problem‑solving skills with a variety of patient problems and substantiate actions taken.
• Progress patient treatment programs appropriately and terminate them as warranted by patient’s progress and condition.
• Recommend and/or issue appropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that it properly fits the patient.
• Develop and instruct patient and caregiver in home programs and/or use of recommended equipment; provide verbal and/or written instructions as indicated.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with all patients, engaging them in treatment, providing reinforcement and support, and setting limits appropriately.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups regularly served, notifying supervisor when patients in other age groups are present.
• Adhere to diagnosis‑related precautions, demonstrating good judgment in handling potentially hazardous situations.
• Assign appropriate patients to Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation and/or Co‑op Aide, seeking feedback.
• Monitor clinical supplies on assigned floors, requesting replacements in a timely manner.
• Comply with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards, completing area‑specific documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Issue supplies/adaptive equipment in a cost‑effective manner, justifying issuance and demonstrating actual…