Inpatient Physical Therapist

Overview

Mass General Brigham – Newton‑Wellesley Hospital – is recruiting a per‑diem physical therapist for an acute care/inpatient setting. The role covers weekday and weekend shifts with broad weekday availability and at least two weekend shifts per month.

• Provide adult medical/surgical physical therapy to general and complex medical patients, post‑op orthopedics, post‑op general and vascular surgery, ICU, Emergency Department, and other areas as needed.
• Perform examinations and evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide recommendations for ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and post‑discharge.
• Apply interventions during follow‑up visits and independently manage a patient assignment.
• Complete billing sheets accurately by end of day and participate in hospital‑wide quality process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing personnel, and other members of the clinical and non‑clinical care team.
• Adapt to evolving requests and priorities during the workday and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program. For licensure post‑2016, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is required.
• At least one year of clinical experience in acute care, acute rehab, or home care clinical settings is preferred; new graduates with acute care or acute rehab experience will be considered.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist; a DPT is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, case management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and related accreditation and certification requirements.

• Standing Frequently (34–66%)
• Walking Frequently (34–66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3–33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34–66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3–33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Climbing Rarely (less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34–66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3–33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3–33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34–66%)
• Fine Manipulation (fingering) Frequently (34–66%)
• Gross Manipulation (handling) Frequently (34–66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67–100%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%)
• Talking Constantly (67–100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67–100%)

Work Location:

2014 Washington Street, Newton‑Wellesley Hospital

Shift: Day (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Per Diem
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0 (per‑diem)
Pay Range: $35.84 – $53.85 per hour

4100 Newton‑Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.