Physical Therapist

Mass General Brigham • Wellesley, MA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Spaulding Outpatient Center Wellesley is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist specializing in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment. The role provides individualized, compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care to patients with lymphedema, cancer-related impairments, post-surgical conditions, and other oncology-related rehabilitation needs, supporting improved function, mobility, and quality of life throughout their cancer journey.

The Physical Therapist restores patients’ physical functioning by interpreting evaluations and test results, establishing treatment goals and plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing and assisting patients in physical activities and the use of assistive and supportive devices. The role also involves responsibility for Physical Therapy Students and Physical Therapy Assistants, training new staff as needed, and participating in program development and research as required by the site. This is a patient-care position at the onsite Wellesley location, with a 40-hour workweek and day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist state license.
• Two to three years of experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or ambulatory setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Intermediate-to-advanced ability to get work done through others.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent coaching and motivation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, case management, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
• Strong interest and/or experience treating patients with lymphedema, cancer-related impairments, post-surgical conditions, and other oncology-related rehabilitation needs.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapy goals and formulate treatment plans based on evaluation results.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary groups for hospice patients and case conference meetings for home health patients.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Provide initial assessments of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols, and facilitate treatment recommendations.
• Record pertinent data in patients’ medical records.
• Interpret physical therapy evaluations and test results and administer manual exercises.
• Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities and using assistive and supportive devices.
• Provide responsibility for Physical Therapy Students and Physical Therapy Assistants, and train new staff as needed.
• Participate in program development and research as required by the site.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level