Inpatient PT Cardiac Clinical Specialist

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Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist-Cardiac 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.
Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate
-Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team
-Delegates care and directs Therapists Therapy Assistants Therapy Aides and Therapy Students
-Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities
-Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals
-Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice
-Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency.

Qualifications

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 patients 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

Qualifications

Education:
ABPTS Board Certification preferred

Masters Degree Related Field of Study or Doctorate Related Field of Study

5 years of relevant clinical experience

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:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Employee perks- enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care

Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Parkman Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$116105.60 - $168854.40/Annual

Grade

8

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Required Experience:

IC