Physical Therapist, Outpatient BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Massachusetts-licensed physical therapist for a full-time outpatient ambulatory role at 70 Francis Street in Boston. The therapist provides care for patients with varied diagnoses, including orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, complex medical needs, postoperative conditions, sports injuries, balance and gait disorders, vestibular dysfunction, concussion, headache, pain-related disorders, rheumatologic conditions, and oncology-related sequelae. Care must comply with state licensing regulations, departmental policies and standards, and accepted professional standards. The therapist evaluates patients, develops diagnoses and treatment plans with patients and/or caregivers, manages an assigned caseload, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team. The role also includes supervising aides and support personnel, educating students, participating in department activities, and maintaining accurate patient charges and responsible equipment use. Clinicians receive mentorship and opportunities for professional growth through internal and external continuing education, conferences, department committees, and a merit-based clinical ladder. The position is onsite, has a 40-hour workweek, and is scheduled for the day shift. The stated physical therapy rate minimum is $90,000 for full-time entry-level candidates; compensation may be higher depending on experience. The listed pay range ends at $119,787.20 annually. Benefits include paid time off, retirement plan contributions and pension/cash balance account, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, medical and dental coverage, short-term disability, and an MBTA pass subsidy.

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 serve a diverse patient population with varied diagnoses and case types.
Analytical ability and sound physical therapy knowledge to manage a varied caseload using sound clinical decision-making and judgment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interactions with patients, rehabilitation and medical teams, and patients' families.
Ability to complete an orientation of up to three months to learn department and hospital policies, procedures, quality standards, and assigned-area competencies.
Ability to perform the physical and patient-care duties of the position, 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 demonstrate age-appropriate examination, evaluation, and treatment competency.
Ability to work in hospital environments with potential exposure to blood or body fluids, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, sharp or electrical equipment, and physical strain risks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients' physical therapy needs.
Collaborate with patients and/or caregivers to formulate a physical therapy diagnosis and develop a treatment plan with functional goals.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient case types in the assigned area.
Consult with other healthcare team members to coordinate effective therapies.
Assist with triaging, prioritizing, and monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges.
Manage an assigned patient caseload.
Participate in activities that increase knowledge, skills, and professional development.
Participate in departmental meetings and 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.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, ethical, safety, and institutional requirements; complete required training and report potential non-compliance.

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 coverage.
MBTA pass subsidy.
Mentorship and professional growth opportunities, including a merit-based clinical ladder.