Physical Therapist Outpatient Pediatric
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What you'll do
- 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 in-service 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.
- Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
What they're looking for
- Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
- Physical Therapist MA State License
Nice to have
- Master's Degree Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy
- 1-3 years experience preferred
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Full description from employer
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
Outpatient Pediatric Physical TherapistSpaulding Charlestown - SRH Main Campus
Full time - 40 hours; 4- or 5-day schedule
Pediatric specialties may be part of role dependent on coverage needs: aquatic therapy, pediatric equipment, pediatric brace, and others
Summary
Assist 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 assistive and supportive devices.
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
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 in-service 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
Master's Degree Physical Therapy required
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist MA State License
Experience
1-3 years experience 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
- 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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$90,084.80 - $119,787.20/Annual
Grade
6
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