Physical Therapist Outpatient

massgeneralbrigham; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 124,342,000 - 200,234,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide essential rehabilitation services at our Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital site. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to educate patients and families, supervise support staff, and manage resources effectively.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care. The position requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy and State license, with strong communication, problem-solving, and computer

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy required.
• Current State Physical Therapist license required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate physical therapy needs according to guidelines.
• Develop and revise treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Document in a timely and accurate manner per guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor support personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

PT evaluation and treatment techniques

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.

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

Provide physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• Spauling Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

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] - required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
• Basic skills in math and computer science.
• Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
• Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
• Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self‑directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.
• Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

40 Leggs Hill Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$43.44 - $69.88/Hourly

Grade

PF1444

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all el