Physical Therapist Resident

About the role

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham seeks a Physical Therapy Residency Program. This position requires strong clinical knowledge and skills, and candidates must be pursuing a residency in a specialty area of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Examines and evaluates patient's physical therapy needs.
• Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed toward maximizing function.
• Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in the assigned area of care.
• Completes all required educational activities, which may include assigned readings, self-learning modules, continuing education courses, workshops or other similar learning activities.
• Acts as a clinical resource in the area of subspecialty expertise.
• 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 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 implementing a quality assurance program for clinical service in the area of subspecialty expertise.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy required
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted
• Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department; analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource in order to assist with the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapists; effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• 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%).

Skills

Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource in order to assist with the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapists. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$66,518.40 - $99,517.60/Annual

Schedule

Day (United States of America)

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day