The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our team. As the Physical Therapist II, you will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Performs physical therapy evaluations of patients by testing joint ROM and mobility, skeletal muscle strength, posture and gait, coordination, respiratory status, sensation and sensory perception, reflexes, muscle tone, orthotic/prosthetic fit and function, to formulate a treatment. Patients include those from the adult and geriatric population who are referred from all admitting services, including: Acute Medicine, Medical Affiliating Service, Prison Health, Orthopedics/Surgery, Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, DMH as well as Ambulatory Care Providers.
• Plan and provide an appropriate patient care program which may include, but is not limited to: Hydrotherapy, superficial heating modalities, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation (including transcutaneous nerve stimulation, iontophoresis), cervical and lumbar traction, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise (including biofeedback) and training in the use of orthotics and/or prosthetics as well as other assistive devices including crutches, canes and wheelchairs to maximize each patient’s function.
• Confers with medical staff personnel through meetings, conferences, and written reports to integrate Physical Therapy with other medical disciplines.
• Attends individual patient discharge planning meetings, team meetings and performs home visits if necessary to coordinate post-hospital care.
• Maintains daily records of treatment and prepares frequent reports on patient progress which is documented in the medical record to assure quality care.
• Facilitate and delegate patient care with Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aides.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, terminology, and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy treatment methods (indications and contra-indications).
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and the principles of orthopedics.
• Knowledge of the techniques and methods of fitting and adjusting orthopedic appliances and prosthetic devices.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy testing methods.
• Ability to supervise students, Rehabilitation Aides, and Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to instruct others in Physical Therapy services/procedures.
• Necessary competencies to treat adult and geriatric patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operates computer software programs effectively, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize schedules while prioritizing patient care.

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. Lemuel Shattuck Hospital also hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

2025 Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

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