Physical Therapist, Outpatient BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$90,000 - $119,787•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a full-time outpatient staff physical therapist for its Ambulatory Care site at 70 Francis Street in Boston. The therapist evaluates patients, establishes physical therapy diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers, and provides care consistent with Massachusetts licensing regulations, departmental policies, and professional standards. The caseload includes a variety of orthopedic conditions, including non-operative and post-operative spine and extremity conditions, as well as balance and gait disorders, connective tissue and rheumatologic conditions, vestibular dysfunction, pain-related disorders, and oncology-related sequelae. Other potential diagnoses include complex medical, sports, concussion, headache, and post-operative cases. The therapist works collaboratively with rehabilitation disciplines and the broader multidisciplinary care team, manages an assigned caseload, supports triage and patient transitions, and may supervise assistants, aides, students, and other learners. The role includes participation in department meetings, committees, education, and professional development. Experienced clinicians provide mentorship, and the hospital offers internal and external continuing education opportunities and a merit-based clinical ladder. The position is onsite, works a day shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The posted minimum annual compensation is $90,000 for an entry-level full-time therapist, with higher compensation commensurate with experience; the listed pay range extends to $119,787.20 annually. The work involves frequent walking, standing, lifting, and handling equipment and patients, along with exposure to hospital environments and their associated hazards.

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 ability and sound physical therapy knowledge for managing a varied caseload and exercising clinical decision-making and judgment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interactions with patients, rehabilitation and medical teams, and patients' families.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including prolonged walking and standing; lifting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment; and transporting patients.
Ability to work with patients across age groups, from newborns when assigned through older adults, and knowledge of growth and development and age-specific examination, evaluation, and treatment.
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, and unpleasant odors.
Ability to use sharp and/or electrical equipment safely.
Must follow legal, regulatory, accreditation, ethical, safety, training, and hospital policy requirements relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory physical therapy experience.
Experience treating patients with orthopedic impairments and conditions.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients' physical therapy needs; formulate a physical therapy diagnosis and develop treatment plans and functional goals with patients and/or caregivers.
Provide patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional standards.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient's case type and assigned area of care.
Consult with healthcare team members to coordinate and ensure the effectiveness of therapies.
Assist with triaging, prioritizing, and monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges.
Manage an assigned patient caseload.
Participate in professional development and activities that increase knowledge and skills.
Participate in departmental meetings that help develop policies, procedures, and programs.
Supervise aides and other support personnel as appropriate, and assist with supervision and education of assistants and aides.
Supervise students and other individuals seeking physical therapy educational experiences.
Participate in Rehabilitation Department committees and other opportunities supporting professional growth.
Enter patient charges accurately and promptly as supported by medical documentation, and manage hospital and department equipment appropriately and cost-effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
403(b) match.
Pension/cash balance account.
Tuition reimbursement.
Continuing education support, including financial support for external courses and conferences.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Short-term disability benefits.
MBTA pass subsidy.
Formal mentorship program and clinical growth opportunities.