PT Tech – PF1

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Job Summary

Performs specific treatments and groups to the young adult through geriatric population as delegated by the primary physical therapists or physical therapy assistant. Functions only under the supervision of either a therapist or physical therapy assistant. Acts as a resource for new Physical Therapy Technicians.
Exercise physiologists may develop, implement and monitor activity/exercise sessions for cardiopulmonary patients, including post op cardiac surgery patients, within the limits of exercise tolerance.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

-Provides direct patient care only under the supervision and as delegated by the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
-Maintains medical records, ensuring thorough documentation according to departmental standards.
-Assists registered therapists with patient care, following prescribed delegations.
-Participates in staff meetings as indicated.
-Provides patient care that requires considerable physical effort.
-Provides supportive duties as assigned, i.e., gym and equipment cleaning, etc.
-Represents the department at various hospital and community programs and activities.
-Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
-Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
-Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned department activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
-PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
-Understands the developmental needs of the young adult through geriatric populations.
-If an exercise physiologist:
-Develops an individual activity/exercise program in collaboration with Physical Therapy for cardiopulmonary patients within the limits of exercise tolerance.
-Monitors patients’ physiologic signs during activity/exercise; takes and records vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, and oximetry) and activity achieved.
-Recognizes distress signs and takes appropriate action.
-Assumes responsibility for patient and family education for the cardiopulmonary patient, relating to therapeutic exercise, self-monitoring and behavioral interventions.
-Reviews current literature and research to update and revise educational component.
-Evaluates the activity/exercise component of patient treatment plan, i.e., self-monitoring, proficiency, vital signs, target heart rate and revises as appropriate.
-Contributes at Team Meetings for the cardiopulmonary patient.
-On discharge, provides patients with individualized home exercise program and ensures comprehension of instructions.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required and Other Certificate/Diploma Exercise Physiology preferred or Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Physiology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Prior experience in physical therapy, hospital or health care setting is desired, but not mandatory 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Required.
– Effective verbal and written communication skills with English.
– Basic skills in math and computer science.
– Basic skills at establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and staff.
– Computer proficiency required.
– Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
– Preferred.
– Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
– Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
– Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
– High level of service delivery.
– Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
– Attention to detail.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

583 Chestnut Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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