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Spaulding Rehabilitation Research Therapist, PT - Inspire Lab (20 hrs) in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Research Therapist, PT - Inspire Lab (20 hrs) - ( 3282461 )
Description
Schedule : Part-time, 20 hrs./wk.
Summary
Provide physical therapy services for several ongoing clinical research trials within the INSPIRE Laboratory at Spaulding Hospital. The INSPIRE Lab’s mission is to enable persons living with paralysis to move through the use of cutting-edge rehabilitation engineering technologies. The research therapist will perform clinical assessment and treatment protocols to study participants with impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. As a member of the INSPIRE Lab, the clinician will collaborate closely with other members of the lab’s interdisciplinary team. The research clinician also will contribute to educating study participants and families/caregivers on the research goals.
Key Responsibilities
Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients’ age and situation including discharge plan.
Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
Research-related documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licensure
Required
- Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required
BLS required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
Basic skills in math and computer science.
Clinical research experience.
Appropriate knowledge physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
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.
EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation 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.
Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Work Locations :
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
300 1st Avenue
Charlestown 02129
Job : Physical Therapy
Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule : Part-time
Standard Hours: : 20
Shift : Day Job
Posted Shift Description: : Monday - Friday 20 hrs./wk.
Employee Status : Regular
Recruiting Department: : SRH Research
Job Posting : Mar 19, 2024
Req ID: 3282461