- Salary
- $90k – $118k
- Location
- 300 First Avenue Charlestown (Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Charlestown Navy Yard), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Mid
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Certification
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Clinical
- Source
- Workday
Overview
The Outpatient Physical Therapist assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Responsibilities include evaluating patient conditions, developing treatment plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing patients in using supportive devices. The role requires accurate billing, treatment evaluation and adjustment, patient assessment, and plan of care establishment. Candidates must have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and state physical therapist license. Experience with outpatient orthopedic cases is preferred. The position involves supervising PTAs and participating in hospital-wide quality improvement processes.
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
PT Needed with Outpatient Orthopedic ExperienceAssist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistant and supportive devices.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
-Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
-Provides inservice education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
-Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
-Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
-Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program. 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$90,084.80 - $117,696.80/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service with a mission to provide exceptional care through high-performing teams.
