PT Tech

Mass General Brigham•Marblehead, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PT Tech performs treatments and group activities for young adult through geriatric patients as delegated by a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, and works only under their supervision. The role may also serve as a resource for new Physical Therapy Technicians. Exercise physiologists may develop, implement, and monitor activity and exercise sessions for cardiopulmonary patients, including patients recovering from cardiac surgery, within their exercise tolerance. The position provides supervised patient care, supports therapists, maintains medical records, and performs assigned department and operational duties. Patient care may require considerable physical effort. The role also participates in staff meetings and quality improvement activities, represents the department in hospital and community programs, and upholds the organization’s values and standards of service. For exercise physiologists, duties include developing and evaluating individualized exercise programs in collaboration with Physical Therapy; monitoring patients’ physiologic signs and activity; responding to signs of distress; educating patients and families; contributing to team meetings; and providing an individualized home exercise program at discharge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is required; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic math and computer science skills.
Basic ability to establish interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Computer proficiency.
Prior experience in physical therapy, a hospital, or a health care setting is desired but not mandatory; 0–1 year is preferred.
Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a team member.
Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies to address them.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of service delivery.
Initiative, ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Exercise Physiology certificate or diploma preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
Microsoft Office application skills and ability to learn new software.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care only under the supervision of, and as delegated by, a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
Assist registered therapists with patient care in accordance with prescribed delegations.
Maintain medical records and document thoroughly according to departmental standards.
Participate in staff meetings as indicated.
Provide patient care that may require considerable physical effort.
Perform assigned supportive duties, including cleaning the gym and equipment.
Represent the department at hospital and community programs and activities.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Support service and operational excellence across assigned department activities to deliver quality services and outcomes.
Uphold PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Understand the developmental needs of young adult through geriatric populations.
As an exercise physiologist, develop individualized activity and exercise programs in collaboration with Physical Therapy for cardiopulmonary patients within their exercise tolerance.
As an exercise physiologist, monitor patients’ physiologic signs during activity and exercise and take and record vital signs and activity achieved.
As an exercise physiologist, recognize signs of distress and take appropriate action.
As an exercise physiologist, educate cardiopulmonary patients and families about therapeutic exercise, self-monitoring, and behavioral interventions.
As an exercise physiologist, review current literature and research to update and revise the educational component.
As an exercise physiologist, evaluate and revise the activity and exercise component of patient treatment plans, including self-monitoring, proficiency, vital signs, and target heart rate.
As an exercise physiologist, contribute to cardiopulmonary patient team meetings.
As an exercise physiologist, provide patients with an individualized home exercise program at discharge and ensure they understand the instructions.
Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect toward patients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.