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Physical Therapist Resident, 30 hrs - MGH
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 175 Cambridge Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 22, 2025 | |
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Has strong clinical knowledge and skills and is pursuing a residency in a specialty area in physical therapy. Will acquire advanced evidence-based clinical knowledge and clinical skills while working with clinical specialist physical therapists and advanced practitioners.
The residency program is a twelve-to-fifteen-month inpatient acute care experience designed to advance knowledge and skills through higher continuing education, evidence-based practice, and management of diverse patient populations through mentored experiences, in addition to providing direct patient care. Additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities are delegated to them, including didactic coursework, clinical research, and teaching, in their area of clinical subspecialty. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -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. -Consult 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 implementing a quality assurance program for clinical service in the area of subspecialty expertise. Education Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Previous Physical Therapist experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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). - The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of Physical Therapy. Physical Requirements The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |