Senior Physical Therapist - Pelvic- Foxboro BWH

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 in Massachusetts.

• Examines and evaluates patient’s physical therapy needs, formulates a diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with goals to maximize 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 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 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.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience with a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for leadership and training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit (up to 90% of work time).
• Analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, assisting with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures, and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
• Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies, procedures, and specific quality standards of care.
• Effective written and verbal communication to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20%), and patients’ families (up to 10%).
• Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, positioning of patients and equipment (10%–50% of work time), and transportation of patients (up to 10%).
• Work with critically ill patients (up to 10%) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
• Patient population mainly 18–65 years old.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development principles and competency in assessment and treatment of age‑specific needs per department practice standards.

• Hospital environment exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10%–25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25%).
• Physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50%) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
• Use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%) could result in cuts or burns with improper safety.

• Assists with supervision and education of staff therapists, assistants, and aides.

• Patient charges entered accurately and timely as supported by medical documentation.
• Hospital and department equipment managed cost‑efficiently.

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