MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Outpatient Physical Therapist
MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Medford, Massachusetts, us, 02155
To learn more about our updated salaries - Apply Today!Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.
With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, 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, come join our team at
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital .
Why Join Us?Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location:
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 101 Main Street - Medford, MAHours:
40 hours - Mon thru Friday - Days
Job OverviewThis position oversees the performance of the other clinical staff within the same discipline and
assists
with the ongoing development of customer/staff relations and staff development to ensure the department
operates
in the most customer responsive and efficient manner possible
.
This position
assists
with daily operations of their site in the absence of the Manager or Director
.
This position also evaluates,
develops
and implements specific treatment programs for a wide variety of 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.
May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.
Minimum Qualifications1.
Bachelor’s
Degree
.2.
Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.3.
Physical Therapy (PT) License.
Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.4.
Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe
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
.
Completes Annual Performance Assessments of the staff therapists
.
Coaches and Mentors staff in clinical and customer relations areas.2.
Oversees and organizes the Student Programs with community colleges and universities
.
Organizes staff in-service schedules.3.
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 as
appropriate for
the discipline.4.
Demonstrates
knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise and other treatment skills of their discipline and expertise
.
Ability to
observe
and evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care as
appropriate
.5.
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.6.
Coordinates and supervises responsibilities delegated to supportive staff to ensure productivity, continuation of patient care and general departmental maintenance.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.
Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and
participates
in CQI activities
.
Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure
appropriate patient
care.9.
Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the per10.
Submits
to the Director/Site Manager daily, weekly and/or monthly statistics on productivity.
About Melrose/Wakefield HospitalMelrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.
Melrose/Wakefield
Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
Outpatient Physical Therapist at MelroseWakefield Healthcare summary:As an outpatient physical therapist at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, you will oversee clinical staff, evaluate and treat patients of all ages, and ensure high-quality patient care through the implementation of individualized treatment programs. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, a PT license, and a minimum of three years of clinical experience. Join a community-focused healthcare team dedicated to providing accessible care and fostering professional growth.
Keywords:Outpatient Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Physical Therapy License, Healthcare Careers, Clinical Experience, Therapeutic Exercises, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, Community Healthcare, Patient Treatment Programs, Healthcare Jobs
With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, 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, come join our team at
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital .
Why Join Us?Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location:
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 101 Main Street - Medford, MAHours:
40 hours - Mon thru Friday - Days
Job OverviewThis position oversees the performance of the other clinical staff within the same discipline and
assists
with the ongoing development of customer/staff relations and staff development to ensure the department
operates
in the most customer responsive and efficient manner possible
.
This position
assists
with daily operations of their site in the absence of the Manager or Director
.
This position also evaluates,
develops
and implements specific treatment programs for a wide variety of 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.
May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.
Minimum Qualifications1.
Bachelor’s
Degree
.2.
Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.3.
Physical Therapy (PT) License.
Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.4.
Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe
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
.
Completes Annual Performance Assessments of the staff therapists
.
Coaches and Mentors staff in clinical and customer relations areas.2.
Oversees and organizes the Student Programs with community colleges and universities
.
Organizes staff in-service schedules.3.
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 as
appropriate for
the discipline.4.
Demonstrates
knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise and other treatment skills of their discipline and expertise
.
Ability to
observe
and evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care as
appropriate
.5.
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.6.
Coordinates and supervises responsibilities delegated to supportive staff to ensure productivity, continuation of patient care and general departmental maintenance.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.
Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and
participates
in CQI activities
.
Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure
appropriate patient
care.9.
Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the per10.
Submits
to the Director/Site Manager daily, weekly and/or monthly statistics on productivity.
About Melrose/Wakefield HospitalMelrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.
Melrose/Wakefield
Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
Outpatient Physical Therapist at MelroseWakefield Healthcare summary:As an outpatient physical therapist at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, you will oversee clinical staff, evaluate and treat patients of all ages, and ensure high-quality patient care through the implementation of individualized treatment programs. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, a PT license, and a minimum of three years of clinical experience. Join a community-focused healthcare team dedicated to providing accessible care and fostering professional growth.
Keywords:Outpatient Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Physical Therapy License, Healthcare Careers, Clinical Experience, Therapeutic Exercises, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, Community Healthcare, Patient Treatment Programs, Healthcare Jobs