GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Senior Physical Therapist is a therapist with a minimum of two years clinical experience who has strong clinical knowledge and skills. In addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.

Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
4. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
5. 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.
6. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
7. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
8. Participates in special interest group or committee within the department in order to promote staff education and program development.
9. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
10. In the absence of the clinical supervisor, assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
11. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership and training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, in order to assist with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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 procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (up to 10% of the work time) to the oldest old (up to 10% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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.
Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;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.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
4. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
5. Manages patient caseload assigned.
6. Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
7. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
8. Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
9. Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (if assigned) to the oldest old (up to 20% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated 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 departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: .
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The CVP Resident is a therapist with a minimum of three years clinical experience who has strong clinical knowledge and skills and is pursuing a residency in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy. The resident 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 the knowledge and skills of the resident physical therapist through higher continuing education, evidenced based practice, and management of diverse cardiac, vascular and pulmonary patient populations through mentored experiences. In addition to providing direct patient care, the resident has additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them that include didactic course work, clinical research, and teaching, in their area of clinical subspecialty.

Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Completes all required educational activities, which may include assigned readings, self-learning modules, continuing education courses, workshops or other similar learning activities.
4. Acts as a clinical resource, in area of subspecialty expertise.
5. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
6. 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.
7. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service, in area of subspecialty expertise.
8. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
9. Participates in departmental activities in order to promote staff education and program development, in area of subspecialty expertise.
10. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
11. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be a proficient, independent learner and demonstrate strong skills in scientific inquiry (up to 90% of work time.)
2. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist to manage a diverse patient population (up to 90% of work time).
3. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, in order to assist with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
4. 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, competencies and procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
5. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
7. Work with critically ill patients (up to 50% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
8. Must be able to work with newborns (up to 10% of the work time) to the oldest old (up to 10% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
9. 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 demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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.
Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;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.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
4. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
5. Manages patient caseload assigned.
6. Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
7. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
8. Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
9. Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (if assigned) to the oldest old (up to 20% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated 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 departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: .
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Senior Physical Therapist is a therapist with a minimum of two years clinical experience who has strong clinical knowledge and skills. In addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.

Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
4. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
5. 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.
6. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
7. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
8. Participates in special interest group or committee within the department in order to promote staff education and program development.
9. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
10. In the absence of the clinical supervisor, assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
11. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership and training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, in order to assist with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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 procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (up to 10% of the work time) to the oldest old (up to 10% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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.
Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Outpatient Ambulatory Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;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.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
4. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
5. Manages patient caseload assigned.
6. Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
7. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
8. Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
9. Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (if assigned) to the oldest old (up to 20% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated 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 departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: .
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The CVP Resident is a therapist with a minimum of three years clinical experience who has strong clinical knowledge and skills and is pursuing a residency in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy. The resident 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 the knowledge and skills of the resident physical therapist through higher continuing education, evidenced based practice, and management of diverse cardiac, vascular and pulmonary patient populations through mentored experiences. In addition to providing direct patient care, the resident has additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them that include didactic course work, clinical research, and teaching, in their area of clinical subspecialty.

Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Completes all required educational activities, which may include assigned readings, self-learning modules, continuing education courses, workshops or other similar learning activities.
4. Acts as a clinical resource, in area of subspecialty expertise.
5. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
6. 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.
7. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service, in area of subspecialty expertise.
8. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
9. Participates in departmental activities in order to promote staff education and program development, in area of subspecialty expertise.
10. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
11. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be a proficient, independent learner and demonstrate strong skills in scientific inquiry (up to 90% of work time.)
2. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist to manage a diverse patient population (up to 90% of work time).
3. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, in order to assist with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).
4. 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, competencies and procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
5. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
7. Work with critically ill patients (up to 50% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
8. Must be able to work with newborns (up to 10% of the work time) to the oldest old (up to 10% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
9. 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 demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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.
Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute Care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines and evaluates patientand#x2019;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.
2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
3. Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
4. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
5. Manages patient caseload assigned.
6. Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
7. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
8. Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
9. Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
3. 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.
4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patientsand#x2019; families (up to 10% of work time).
5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
7. Must be able to work with newborns (if assigned) to the oldest old (up to 20% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
8. 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 demonstrated 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 departmentand#x2019;s practice standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: .
1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).
2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
3. Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20%), which could result in, cuts or burns with improper safety.

Day Shift

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer