Senior Physical Therapist, Ambulatory- Boston

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Pension/401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist for the Ambulatory Care setting. The role involves delivering high-quality PT services to adult patients with diverse diagnoses, in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Candidates should have at least three years of clinical experience, an unrestricted Massachusetts license, and comfort mentoring staff while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and department growth.

Qualifications

• Senior PT must have at least three years of clinical experience.
• Unrestricted Massachusetts physical therapy license required.
• Experience treating adults across diverse diagnoses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in ambulatory care settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
• Mentor other staff and participate in staff education.
• Contribute to program development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical experience

Massachusetts license

Ambulatory care

Mentorship

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (Massachusetts)

Tools

Rehabilitation team

Job description

Site:

The Brigham and Women's 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

• Senior Physical Therapist PT/ AMBULATORY CARE / FULL TIME/ 40 HOURS / BOSTON, MA
• Compensation offered is commensurate with experience. Entry PT starts at 90K, Senior PT with 3 years experience starts at 96,886.
• Growth potential with our career ladder program!
• Excellent Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off, 403B Match, Pension/Cash Balance Account, Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, MBTA Pass Subsidy, and much more.
• Nationally ranked academic medical center.
• Provide physical therapy services in ambulatory clinic site environment.

Job Description Summary

The Rehabilitation Services Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and orthopedic technician services to patients. 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.

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. 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 equipme