Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
- Lowell General Hospital
- | Lowell, MA
$49.20 per hour |
OTHER |
August 2nd, 2025
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Lowell General Hospital -
Lowell, MA
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$49.20 per hour
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OTHER
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August 2nd, 2025
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
We are seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist - This role offers highly competitive wages with differentials!
Apply today to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to work in the local community and be a part of an outstanding team!
Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, were more than a health system - were a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA
Hours: Variable Per Diem Days - Coverage for weekends and times of high census
Job Overview
This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for 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. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree.
2. Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
3. Physical Therapy (PT) License.
4. One (1) year of clinical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive listOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1Assesses, 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.
2.Assesses re-assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attainingmaximum functional outcomes.
3.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.
4.Sets realistic short and long term goals and plan of care related to patients physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
5.Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.
6.Supervises and educates students and evaluates the students performance
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.Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation all other departmental operations.
9.Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activitiesPerforms other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.
10.Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetingsAttends professional meetings, courses and conferences to continue education.
11.Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patients family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, youll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
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.
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