Clinical Specialist Outpatient Orthopedic
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Clinical Specialist Outpatient Orthopedic Physical TherapyThe Clinical Specialist for Outpatient Physical Therapy is a clinical leader responsible for providing expert level care to patients advancing the excellence in patient care at the department and system level mentoring clinicians and fostering a collaborative inclusive and evidence-based practice environment. This position focuses on an adult and adolescent orthopedic practice and supports professional development across all levels of staff contributes to programmatic growth and partners closely with interdisciplinary colleagues to enhance clinical quality equity and outcomes. The physical therapy clinical specialist serves as a department liaison to MGH physicians nurses and other health care providers on a regular basis. Board certification in orthopedic specialty and/or advanced manual therapy training are preferred.
The Clinical Specialist demonstrates advanced clinical expertise strong mentorship communication and leadership skills and a commitment to creating a welcoming efficient and high-quality experience for patients and staff. This role plays a key part in workforce development setting clinical standards/protocols and innovation within an academic medical center outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
70% direct clinical care in a contemporary ambulatory physical therapy practice promoting high standards of care and clinical quality across diverse patient populations
Mentor and support physical therapists at varying stages of professional development including onboarding clinical instruction and ongoing growth
Foster a culture of evidence based practice and continuous learning across the department
Identify common developmental needs among staff and support individualized and team based development plans
Promote teamwork and collaboration within and across disciplines to achieve shared clinical and organizational goals
Contribute to program development physician collaboration and opportunities for departmental clinical growth and integration within specialty practices and service lines
Support inclusive leadership practices by adapting communication and leadership styles to respect diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Participate in community outreach and engagement initiatives that align with departmental and organizational mission and values
Assist with operational leadership activities including prioritization of care regulatory awareness and performance improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred
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.
Experience
PT experience 5-7 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$118435.20 - $172234.40/AnnualGrade
8EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.