Clinical Educator

Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
75-95 Wells Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Summary This position is a hybrid role working 2 - 8 hour days. Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs for rehabilitation therapy professionals through advancing the skills of therapists, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting ongoing professional development. Essential Functions Design and develop educational curricula for rehabilitation therapy professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Plan, coordinate, and conduct training sessions for new and existing rehabilitation therapy professionals. Provide hands-on and theoretical training to enhance clinical skills, patient interaction, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Facilitate orientation programs for new rehabilitation therapy staff, introducing them to departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Develop and implement ongoing training programs to keep rehabilitation therapy professionals informed about the latest advancements, technologies, and evidence-based interventions. Conduct regular assessments of clinical and interpersonal skills of rehabilitation therapy professionals. Ensure therapists maintain required certifications and licenses. Maintain accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and assessments for rehabilitation therapy professionals. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education Bachelor's in Nursing Master's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required or Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts licensure required Experience Home Care experience required. Experience as a licensed physical or occupational therapist or speech language pathologist, preferable in a healthcare setting 3-5 years required Experience in staff education or training 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of clinical and interpersonal aspects of rehabilitation therapy. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse learning styles of rehabilitation therapy professionals. Familiarity with adult learning principles and educational technology. Strong organizational and time management skills. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.