SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST, AMBULATORY- BOSTON
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 70 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 21, 2025 | |
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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and orthopedic technician services to patients on a consult basis to our inpatient floors, ICUs, and the Emergency Department. Brigham and Women's Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts.
Senior Physical Therapists must have at least three years of clinical experience with strong clinical knowledge and skills. They will be joining a team with diverse clinical backgrounds and expertise. Therapists should have an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional standards of care. Therapists will treat adult patients with a variety of diagnoses across a range of acuity. The Brigham offers physical therapists the opportunity to rotate to seven teams: Orthopedics/Trauma, Cardiovascular, Thoracic/Pulmonary, Oncology, Neurology, General Medicine, and the Emergency Department. Additionally, we are looking for clinicians who will be able to treat patients with a variety of different backgrounds and identities. In addition to providing exemplary patient care, Senior physical therapists serve as mentors to other staff in the department. Alongside Clinical Specialists, Senior therapists collaborate regularly with other rehabilitation disciplines and the multidisciplinary team. They will assist in staff education and training, triaging patient consults, program development, quality initiatives, and optimizing departmental policies and procedures. Senior therapists will also have opportunities for clinical growth through internal continuing education programming, financial support for external continuing education courses and conferences, and access to a formal mentorship program. Senior therapists can also participate in a variety of Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth in addition to their clinical care. These committees include: The Community Resource Committee, Practice Standards Committee, Staff Development Committee, Rehab Recognition Committee, Research Committee, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Opportunities to advance on our established merit-based clinical ladder (i.e., Staff Therapist, Senior Therapist, Clinical Specialist) allow clinicians to be recognized for their clinical, scholarly, and service contributions and accomplishments. The Senior Physical Therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Massachusetts licensed Physical Therapist seeking clinical and professional growth at a dynamic academic medical center. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Examines and evaluates patient's physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function. *Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care. *Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource. *Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided. *Is assigned additional tasks and responsibilities which may include, but not be limited to: orientation of new staff, participation on committees, involvement in QI activities, supervision of students and aides, and involvement in developing/revising practice standards. *Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service. *Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned. *Participates in special interest group or committee within the department in order to promote staff education and program development. *Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment. *In the absence of the clinical supervisor, assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director. *Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development. *Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with supervision and education of staff therapists, assistants, and aides. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff. Physical Requirements
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |