Physical Therapist Pelvic 850

Mass General Brigham•Brookline, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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. This physical therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a Massachusetts-licensed physical therapist seeking clinical and professional development growth at a dynamic academic medical center. Staff Pelvic Health Physical Therapists will be joining a team with diverse clinical backgrounds and expertise. Therapists should have an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards, and policies, and accepted professional standards of care. Additionally, we are looking for clinicians who will be able to treat patients with a variety of different backgrounds and identities. Staff therapists will receive mentorship from experienced clinicians, many of whom are Board Certified Clinical Specialists. In addition to regular collaboration with other rehabilitation disciplines and the multidisciplinary team, therapists will have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming, financial support for external continuing education courses, and conferences, as well as access to a formal mentorship program. Therapists can also participate in a variety of Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth in addition to their clinical care. These committees include: The Community Resource Committee, Practice Standards Committee, Staff Development Committee, Rehab Recognition Committee, and Research Committee. Opportunities to advance on our established merit-based clinical ladder (i.e., Staff Therapist, Senior Therapist, Clinical Specialist) allow clinicians to be recognized for their clinical, scholarly, and service contributions and accomplishments. The Staff Pelvic Health Physical Therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a Massachusetts licensed Physical Therapist seeking clinical and professional growth at a dynamic academic medical center. Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care - Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required.
Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patients’ families (up to 10% of work time).
Must be able to work with patients 15 years old up to geriatric. The majority of patient care is with patients 18- to 65-year-olds.
The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, which would include neonates to the oldest old. In addition, the therapist must demonstrate competency in examination/evaluation and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the department’s practice standards.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
Prefer ambulatory physical therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pelvic health physical therapy care for patients of all genders.
Engage in collaborative relationships with multi-disciplinary team of other Rehab disciplines, clinicians, providers, physicians in a wide range of specialties.
Examines and evaluates patient’s physical therapy needs. In collaboration with the patient and/or caregiver, formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
Manages patient caseload assigned.
Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with supervision and education of assistants and aides.
Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.
Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/MGB; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.