Student/Intern, Outpatient Physical Therapy - Revere
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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With guidance/confirmation of the physical therapy clinical instructor, the Physical Therapist Intern will perform the following patient care activities:

• Expectation of 80% patent care

• Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care

• Evaluates and recommends appropriate equipment for patients

• Delegates care and directs PT Assistants and/or PT Aides in examination, evaluation (including assessment/reassessment) and all intervention

• Attends rounds as appropriate

• Display knowledge/skills needed to treat all age groups within the their designated areas of care

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients

• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately

• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds

• Ability to independently transfer patients up to 200 pounds in weight

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time (greater than four hours)

Qualifications
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment approach to broad range of diagnoses/impairments requiring physical therapy intervention (per criteria established in academic training while a student/graduate intern and evidenced by achieving licensure as a licensed intern)

• Must be fluent in written/spoken English

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.

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