Physical Therapist Specialist, Ortho/Burns

The Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist-Ortho/Burns, is responsible for providing competent, compassionate, individualized physical therapy care for referred patients, including direction and supervision of non-professional staff. Care needs to be safe, efficient, effective, timely and meet the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family. The Clinical Specialist is responsible for providing advanced level of care, ensuring clinical practice is current and meets the needs of our patients. They identify opportunities for changes in practice to improve the quality of care and efficiency of practice operations in collaboration with Clinical Director. The physical therapy clinical specialist is responsible for the clinical orientation, initial and ongoing competence assessment of staff. The physical therapy clinical specialist serves as a department liaison to MGH physicians, nurses and other health care providers on a regular basis. They are expected to ensure their practice is transparent to leadership and be committed to continuous clinical growth and self-improvement. Understands and ensures that staff comply with hospital and department policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care, competencies and procedures unique to the assigned patient area and of the department.

Primary Duties

70% clinical load in relation to department need. Provides evaluation and treatment services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting. Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Documents change in a patient's condition. Demonstrates autonomy in clinical practice and clinical reasoning is guided by analytical processes and evidence-based practice. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Actively supports the department strategic plan and provides clinical development support to meet department needs.

Oversees and directs staff and senior physical therapists, Physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, physical therapy coop students, volunteers, exercise physiology students and other approved visitors/observers to department

Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities. Develops and coordinates in-service education and external educational programs. Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency. Provides clinical orientation to staff and ongoing mentorship. Uses the clinical recognition grid as a foundation for clinical guidance and staff advancement. Assess and identifies opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care on an individual basis and at the level of the practice unit and /or service. Ensures clinical performance of staff is consistent with best available evidence and adheres to regulatory requirements and standards. Serves as advanced clinical resource within area of expertise and provides clinical consultation across department

 

Education

Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Massachusetts Physical Therapist required [State License]

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.

- Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.

- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Benefits

We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to our benefits eligible employees such as:

Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

 

 

Onsite

 

Mass General Hospital

15 Parkman Street

Boston, MA