Clinical Specialist - Orthopedic, Boston
About The Position
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age. Does this position require Patient Care?
Requirements
- Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred
- OT/PT/SLP Healthcare experience 5-7 years required
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.
- Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Occupational Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care
- Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate
- Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team
- Delegates care and directs Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students
- Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities
- Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals
- Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice
- Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
