Physical Therapist, Outpatient (South Bay Clinic)

Position: Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Dorchester, MA (South Bay Clinic)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of patients in the outpatient setting with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a returning to prior levels of to home and work function.  Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.

• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.

• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.

• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.

• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.

• Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs

• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.

• Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.

Why Join Boston Medical Center?

• 6.5 weeks PTO (33 days!) – Work-life balance matters

• Additional 3 days each year to be used for continuing education

• FREE health insurance plan option – Because your health comes first

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Education reimbursement – Invest in your future

• Free parking – At all Outpatient Locations

• Growth opportunities – We don’t leave your career path up to chance; we’ve built a structured career ladder so you always know your next step

• BMC is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Experienced Therapists

• Established Clinical Career Ladder with clearly defined advancement pathways

• Structured Professional Growth Framework that rewards experience, advanced certifications, and clinical excellence with title progression and compensation increases

• Specialty Areas  in orthopedics, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, pelvic health, chronic pain, pediatrics and other high-demand practice areas

• Long-Term Career Stability within a growing organization committed to therapist retention and internal promotion

New graduates – we offer a formal mentorship program that will:

• Help build confidence in clinical decision-making

• Provide exposure to specialty areas (e.g., ortho, neuro, pelvic health)

• Offer guidance on career pathways (leadership, residency, specialization)

• “We ensure mentorship is built into your schedule, so you get protected time each week for guidance and skill development.”

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by time of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license or ability to obtain license by time of hire.

• APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.

• Work requires a current CPR certification by time of hire

EXPERIENCE:

• New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.

• Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients’ condition, capabilities and progress to de