Physical Therapist (Ortho) - Spaulding Outpatient

Mass General Brigham•Pawtucket, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 role assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. It restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Physical Therapist [Rhode Island License] - required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Teaching others how to do something.
Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic physical therapy experienced preferred
Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred
Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred

Responsibilities

Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.