Outpatient Physical Therapist [Urgent] Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Join our team where we apply research and clinical expertise todeliver comprehensive outpatient services, including evaluation andongoing treatment for arthritis, back and neck pain, sportsinjuries and other conditions affecting function and mobility. Inaddition, we teach our patients to prevent or manage healthconditions and pain. Our gym is open and welcoming, with plenty ofspace for our patients to relax and focus on their treatment. Atevery appointment, you will provide care and expertise that yourpatients need to get back to doing the things they love!

GeneralSummary:

We are seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist who isresponsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based care in ahospital-based outpatient clinic to join our team. The staffphysical therapist evaluates, develops and implements specifictreatment programs for individual patients according to theprinciples and practices of physical therapy. The position involvesregular contact with patients and members of their families,referring physicians, nurses, social workers, and all allied healthand support personnel within TMC. The staff member will act as aliaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues thatarise related to clinical therapy services.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters or Doctorate preferred
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy License required
• 1-2 yearsof clinical experience is preferred, but not required
• Outpatientorthopaedic experience is preferred.
• APTA membership isrecommended.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides comprehensiveevaluation and assessment of patient’s physical status andfunctional mobility.
• Sets realistic short
• and long-term goalsand plan of care related to patient’s physical therapy needs withinthe musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, andintegumentary systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to carry out theappropriate treatment plan.
• Documentation and billing is accurateand reflective of services provided in accordance with departmentalguidelines.
• Perform job as described by Outpatient PhysicalTherapy Competencies
• Supervises and mentors students, PTAs andsupport staff.

Additional Requirements include:

• Must demonstrateinterpersonal skills including communication, flexibility, timemanagement, independence, teamwork, and maturity to operateeffectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Must be willingand able to work effectively with a wide variety of patients withacute and long term disability.
• Must be capable of treatingindependently in a variety of settings.
• Lifts, positions, pushesand/or transfers patients, supplies and equipment.
• Must becapable of providing occupational therapy intervention throughoutthe life span.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health systembringing together the best of academic and community healthcare todeliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences toconsumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center,Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, LawrenceMemorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home

• an expansive home carenetwork, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at TuftsMedicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,genetic information, veteran status, national origin, genderidentity and/or expression, marital status or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We willensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonableaccommodation to participate in the job application or interviewprocess, to perform essential job functions, and to receive otherbenefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to requestaccommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.