Join us at Holy Family Hospital Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Position Summary: The Physical Therapist administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short- and long-term rehabilitation of in and outpatients (orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary, cardiac, medical and surgical) within the guidelines set forth in physician orders). Responsibilities: Patient Care: + Has achieved/maintained specialty certification. + Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base. + Receives positive letters/comments from patients, families or staff regarding interactions or treatment techniques. + Notes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindications. + Evaluates patient’s emotional and physical condition. + Explains treatment to patient/family/others. + Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan. + Integrates evaluation findings into treatment plan; observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for physical therapy. + Utilizes age-appropriate therapeutic techniques for assigned caseload. + Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly. + Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services Documentation: + Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations. + Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care. + Documentation reflects patient response to treatment. + Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly. + Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance. + Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms. + Maintains current physician orders. Evaluation: + Correctly selects appropriate database, obtains, and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient. + Selects, performs, documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations. + Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed. Acts as a Resource: + Acts as a resource to entry level staff regarding complex cases and new/advanced techniques. + Provides input into the supervision of students. + Provides direct supervision of students. + Demonstrates the ability to teach techniques or skills in a clear, concise manner. + In-services staff upon return from conferences or seminars. + Initiates ways to assist or support other staff members with department related tasks. + Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner. + Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction. + When requested, assists other staff members with department related tasks. + Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum, JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan. + Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals. Qualifications: + Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required + Experience: 0-3 years’ experience preferred. New Graduates considered. + Licensure/ Certification: Current PT License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current BLS required. + Other: Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.