Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapist – Per Diem

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

. Assess, re-assess, and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeLowell • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $44 - $56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs while effectively communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Possesses strong leadership skills in staff performance assessment, coaching, and mentoring within a clinical setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Therapy LicenseBachelor's DegreeBasic Life Support CertificationEight Years of Experience as a Physical TherapistAdvanced Knowledge of Physical Modalities

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic ExercisePatient AssessmentTreatment TechniquesManual Treatment TechniquesChart ReviewsBilling Guidelines MonitoringProductivity ManagementPatient Care DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationScheduling Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingMentoringProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Joint Commission SurveysContinuous Quality ImprovementPatient CareClinical Staff PerformancePediatric TreatmentAdolescent TreatmentGeriatric TreatmentOperational EfficiencyStaff DevelopmentPatient Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, re-assess, and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses
Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs
Provide therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques
Oversee clinical staff performance within the discipline
Contribute to staff performance assessments, coaching, mentoring, and staff development
Organize student programs and staff in-service schedules
Assist with scheduling conflicts and staffing issues
Document patient care in medical records and conduct intermittent chart reviews
Coordinate and supervise delegated supportive-staff responsibilities
Communicate with patients, caregivers, families, physicians, staff, and other customer groups
Prepare the department for Joint Commission surveys and participate in CQI activities
Lead problem-solving for schedule and coverage issues
Attend rounds, team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and professional development events
Provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage as operationally needed
Assist with site daily operations in the absence of the Manager or Director
Monitor billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitations, productivity, and departmental efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Eight (8) years of experience as a Physical Therapist
Ability to evaluate and treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations
Advanced knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, and treatment skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Ability to lift/move 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Prolonged standing, walking, and transferring patients
Manual dexterity for computer operation, quantitative testing, and manual treatment techniques
Visual and auditory ability to assess injuries and functional status
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting and manage productivity requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth
Compensation based on relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity
Professional education through meetings, courses, and conferences