Description

American Traveler is seeking an inpatient Physical Therapist for an acute care position at a prestigious academic medical center in Boston, with a rotating service model and primarily weekday shifts.

Details

• Acute care inpatient setting within a large academic medical center in Boston
• Primary team/service area assignment with rotation across other services as needed
• 8-hour day shifts, primarily Monday through Friday
• Weekend work anticipated approximately once per month; a compensatory weekday off is provided during the same pay period when a weekend is worked
• No holiday coverage anticipated
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts PT license required; conditional licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required (AHA only; Red Cross, CHSF, and Military cards are not accepted at this location)
• 1–2 years of physical therapy experience preferred; candidates with internship or apprenticeship experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Epic or similar EMR systems
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and case management skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and related accreditation and certification requirements
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions are accepted
• License required if applicable
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, establishing individualized plans of care, administering manual exercises, and instructing patients and families on physical activities and assistive devices
• Therapists evaluate treatment effectiveness at multiple stages and adjust plans accordingly to maximize patient outcomes
• Supervision of PTAs in accordance with organizational policy and Massachusetts state regulations is expected
• Timekeeping is conducted via UKG/Kronos
• No validated parking is available at the Boston location; public transportation is encouraged, and public parking lots are available at an estimated cost of $17–$22 per day
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and are eligible for the position at a reduced pay rate
• RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of consideration