Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - Specializing in Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Boston - Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist, specializing in Orthopaedics


The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a full-time, Physical Therapist with an ABPTS Board Certification in Orthopedics or comparable advanced training and proven experience to mentor and develop clinical skills and knowledge among the staff at the Wang Ambulatory Care Center on the hospital's main campus.


At MGH Physical and Occupational Therapy our clinical specialists provide expert physical therapy care to patients in various specialty areas. They are also responsible for mentoring and facilitating the professional development of the clinical staff. The successful candidate should be an ABPTS Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, have obtained comparable advanced training, such as a certification in manual therapy, or be able to clearly demonstrate advanced competency in orthopedics. Experience including a strong focus on mentorship and clinical teaching is preferred. This position will also assist in leading program development initiatives that facilitate the advancement of clinical practice within our department and collaborations within the organization.


The MGH Outpatient PT Department currently has eight Clinical Specialists located at our Boston and healthcare center locations, each with more than 14 years of clinical experience, who collectively mentor our therapists. In addition to mentoring, teaching, and maintaining direct patient care responsibilities, our Clinical Specialists are essential members of our leadership team. They participate in hiring and reviewing clinical performance, oversee in-service programs, participate in residency training programs in neurology, sports physical therapy and orthopaedics. Additionally, they represent the department to the MGH and Mass General Brigham (MGB) physician community. Together with our department directors, they shape and evolve our patient care to meet the current and future needs within the MGH community.



Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years of clinical experience (10+ years of experience preferred) with expertise in the management of patients with both operative and non-operative orthopaedic conditions, a proven ability to collaborate with physician colleagues and experience mentoring advanced clinical practice development of physical therapists.


The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, advanced competencies in orthopaedic physical therapy and strong clinical reasoning abilities. We value diversity within our workforce and seek candidates from rising communities and identities.


Requirements: MA license; Minimum 7 years clinical experience (10+ years preferred). ABPTS Board Certification in Orthopaedics or comparable advanced achievements.


We're offering a generous benefits and compensation package including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement package.


Please attach Cover letter to your resume.



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.