Physical Therapist II - Pelvic Health Specialist

Mass General Brigham • Hadley, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist Level II to focus and provide Pelvic Health physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Valid licensure as Physical Therapist in Massachusetts required
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Physical Therapist required

Responsibilities

• Clinical Advancement: Acquire advanced professional competency in a clinical topic or specialty, advanced degree, coordination of a study group, specialty certification, conduct research, publish articles, present at professional conferences, hold elective office in a state or national professional organization and/or function as a clinical resource to colleagues in a specialty topic.
• Operations: Assist supervisor in various operational requirements such as, assisting in staffing and scheduling coordination for inpatient, outpatient, and outside contracts, ensuring all shifts and holidays are covered appropriately, ensure work flow/patient coverage in absence of supervisor, assist in annual departmental budget preparation and monthly budget monitoring, bringing items that are near to or outside budgeted amounts to the attention of the Assistant Director, act as lead on quality/audit projects, etc.
• Quality Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Rehabilitation Services Department’s Quality Improvement Program, such as the annual departmental and hospital competency plans, QI tasks forces, assist in the implementation of all compliance requirements, including development of department policy and treatment protocols as needed, Joint Commission compliance, Dept. of Public Health regulations and billing regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payors). Assist in the annual review and update of department policies and procedures manuals.
• Education: Provide clinical mentoring and education for current employees. Facilitate/coordinate in-service education (inter and intra-departmental) programs, provide ongoing direct supervision of Level I therapists, Therapy Assistants and student programs. Assist with new staff orientation, develop education plans, assess learning needs for new employees, and plan learning experiences to meet those needs. Assess competence of new employees and document on department-specific orientation checklist and initial competency assessment. Perform at level above and beyond the basic education requirements of a Level I position.
• Leadership: Consistently demonstrate leadership with coworkers and support staff by participating in department problem-solving, defining group concerns, proposing and implementing solutions, volunteering for special assignments, and always demonstrating proactive behaviors. Demonstrate commitment to mission statement, organizational values, and participative decision-making. Within division, department or unit, create common sense of purpose and include team members in the fulfillment of that purpose and motivate them to achieve results. Demonstrate support of organization, department, and coworkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees