physical therapist- pelvic floor - Boston, United States - Mass General Brigham

Description

Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor

• Staff Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor Therapist / Boston, MA / Full Time 40 Hours / Days
• Ask about our newly increased, higher pay rates
• Enjoy excellent benefits: generous paid time off; 403B match; pension/cash balance account; tuition reimbursement of $5,250/year, including continuing education; medical and dental; short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more.
• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
• Provide pelvic floor physical therapy care for patients of all genders.
• Enjoy collaborative relationships with multi-disciplinary team of other Rehab disciplines, clinicians, providers, physicians in wide range of specialties.
• Opportunities for growth: Advance along our established merit-based clinical ladder program. Be recognized for your contributions and accomplishments. Learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and access to a mentorship program. Participate in a multitude of hospital and departmental committees, community outreach, teaching at local colleges and universities, and in research.
• This staff physical therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a Massachusetts-licensed physical therapist seeking clinical and professional development growth at a dynamic academic medical center.

General Summary/Overview Statement:

We are seeking a dedicated physical therapist who has experience in pelvic health for patients of all genders. At Brigham and Women's Hospital we have a collaborative relationship with Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Gastroenterologists, Vulvar pain specialists, Urologists, Urogynecologists, Colorectal surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, Oncologists from Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Gender Affirming Providers as well as others. We have a very collegial and experienced group of therapists who work together to provide optimal patient care. We also have many other opportunities including community outreach, teaching at local colleges and universities, research, mentoring, and much more

Primary Assigned Clinical Area:

• Outpatient Ambulatory Care at our main campus clinic 70 Francis Street, Boston, MA.
• We also are looking to hire a Pelvic Floor Therapist for our ambulatory clinic in Foxboro, MA (20 Patriot Place) as well as for our ambulatory clinic in Chestnut Hill, MA (850 Boylston Street).

The Staff Physical Therapist is an individual with an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care on the rotation/service to which they are assigned in accordance to State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional standards of care.

Staff therapists will receive mentorship from experienced clinicians, many of whom are Board Certified Clinical Specialists. In addition to regular collaboration with other rehab disciplines as well as the multidisciplinary team, therapists will have many opportunities for clinical growth through regular internal continuing education programming offered, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and access to a formal mentorship program.

Opportunities to advance along our established merit-based clinical ladder program allow clinicians to be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments, staff therapist, senior therapist, clinical specialist.

Therapists will 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, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee, Staff Development Committee, Rehab Recognition Committee, and Research Committee.

This staff physical therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a Massachusetts licensed Physical Therapist seeking clinical and professional development growth at a dynamic academic medical center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines and evaluates patient's physical therapy needs. In collaboration with the patient and/or caregiver, 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 the assigned area of care.
• Consults with other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
• Assists in the implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
• Manages patient caseload assigned.
• Participates in activities that are directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
• Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
• Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

• Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnoses and case types.
• Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment.
• Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and competencies, and procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
• Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients, rehabilitation and medical team, and patients' families.
• Work requires prolonged walking and standing; lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment, and the transportation of patients.
• Work with critically ill patients produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
• The majority of patient care is the 18- to 65-year-olds.
• The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, which would include neonates to the oldest old. In addition, the therapist must demonstrate competency in examination/evaluation and treatment relative to age-specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the department's practice standards.

Working Conditions:

• Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
• Work requires the use of sharp and/or electrical equipment, which could result in, cuts, or burns with improper safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists with supervision and education of assistants and aides.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.
• Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.

Hospital Wide Responsibilities:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.