Physical Therapist - Temporary/ Acute Care BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist provides inpatient acute-care physical therapy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, including the Dana-Farber Inpatient Hospital. The role provides coverage for multiple leaves of absence and is temporary, with an expected duration of six months; the hospital may extend or shorten the assignment based on operational or clinical needs. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized treatment plans, and coordinates care with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team in accordance with Massachusetts licensing regulations, departmental policies, and professional standards.

The position is based at the hospital’s Boston main campus and offers exposure to a range of adult clinical populations and diagnoses, including orthopedics and trauma, cardiovascular, thoracic and pulmonary, oncology, neurology, general medicine, and the Emergency Department. Therapists receive mentorship and have opportunities for continuing education, professional development, committee participation, and advancement through a clinical ladder. Weekend coverage rotation is expected.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population with varying diagnoses and case types.
• Analytical abilities and sound physical therapy knowledge to manage a varied caseload and demonstrate sound clinical decision-making and judgment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, rehabilitation and medical teams, and patients’ families.
• Ability to work with patients across the lifespan, from newborns if assigned through the oldest adults, and knowledge of growth and development and age-specific examination, evaluation, and treatment needs.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged walking and standing, lifting, transferring, positioning, and transporting patients and equipment.
• Ability to work with critically ill patients and manage the associated stress and mental fatigue.
• Ability to work in hospital environments with exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, and sharp or electrical equipment.
• Ability to follow safe practices and applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, ethical, hospital, and departmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients’ physical therapy needs; collaborate with patients and/or caregivers to establish a physical therapy diagnosis and develop treatment plans and goals aimed at maximizing function.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient case types in the assigned area of care.
• Consult with other healthcare team members to coordinate and support effective therapies.
• Assist with triage, prioritization, and monitoring of admissions, referrals, and discharges as assigned.
• Manage an assigned patient caseload.
• Participate in activities that support professional knowledge, skills, and development.
• Participate in departmental meetings that contribute to policies, procedures, and program development.
• Supervise aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervise students and others seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
• Enter patient charges accurately and promptly, supported by medical documentation.
• Manage hospital and department equipment appropriately and cost-effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial support for continuing education courses and conferences.
• Access to a formal mentorship program.
• Opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming.
• Opportunities to advance through an established merit-based clinical ladder.
• Comprehensive benefits, as applicable.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses, as applicable.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed