Physical Therapist II- 40hrs/wk days

Physical therapist II- full-time 40hrs/wk, day shift, every fourth weekend required, holidays required as needed.

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Over a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up—one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks—caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide — when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston’s most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci® Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits:

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary –

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by licensed staff physicians, house officers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners in the Inpatient Setting.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Licensed as Physical Therapist as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1-year acute care experience required, ICU experience preferred.
• New Grads with acute care experience welcome.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Effective Communication and educator skills.
• Strong orientation to patient care in accordance with the medical center's values, particularly the holistic approach to healing.
• Ability to deal with stress due to a fast paced and growing environment.
• Ability to manage within a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently with sound decision making skills.

Certification/Licensure:

• Massachusetts licensed or license eligible.
• Current CPR certification.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows appropriate lines of communication to effectively resolve difficult patient/family/physician/staff situations.
• Responds promptly and courteously to customer (Internal & external)/patient requests.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages.
• Respects patient/customer privacy and confidentiality.
• Consistently presents a positive attitude in working with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.
• Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
• Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation, licensure, and certification.
• Completed all Hospital and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
• Demonstrates knowledge and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals. Supports department specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.
• Understands and adheres to St Elizabeth’s compliance standards and policies as they appear in Steward's Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics; sponsors and implements initiatives to achieve the System's compliance goals.
• Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum, JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.
• Fosters interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and the organization.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively building a positive team spirit.
• Makes timely and appropriate decisions in the face of conflicting demands and interests.
• Understands own weaknesses & limitations and works to improve upon them.
• Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand it.
• Utilizes the departmental process to find the most appropriate solution to challenges.
• Exhibits respectful awareness of others' feelings and demonstrates willingness to help others.
• Supports patient care needs in adhering to attendance policies with regards to tardiness, absences, and vacation.
• Presents a positive reflection on the hospital and its Core Values.
• Follows hospital standards of work (i.e., dress code, name badge, and parking).
• Obtains all appropriate information from patient medical records and/or interview. Consults with physicians and other caregivers as needed.
• Chooses and utilizes appropriate evaluation tests and tools while maintaining the safety of the patient.
• Sets measurable goals inclusive of patient/family goals and expectations.
• Establishes appropriate treatment plan based on results of subjective and objective assessment and precautions.
• Monitors physiological and psychological responses of treatment and revises treatment plan and goals appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Provides education/instruction to patient/family and other health care providers.
• At discharge, makes appropriate recommendations for equipment HEP, self-care management, and continued services.
• Documentation is consistently timely, legible, and accurate.
• Carries a patient load that reflects the established productivity standard of 75%.
• Supervises students and provides observational experiences. Thoroughly completes student evaluation when applicable and submits that evaluation to center clinical coordinator within the established timeframe.
• Recognizes own learning needs and assumes responsibility for professional growth through continuing education.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.