Continuing Education Support
Therapists pursing additional degrees and certifications - including a first Master’s degree, Transitional Doctorate, and clinical certificates of advanced study – are eligible for tuition reimbursement and vouchers for course credits at selected degree granting institutions. Attendance of professional seminars and meetings is financially supported by the hospital and the department.
Support for Specialist Certification
MGH believes in and values specialist certification. More than 20% of our Physical Therapists are APTA board certified, with specialties that include Orthopaedics, Sports, Neurology, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, and Geriatrics.
Clinical Instructor Development
In keeping with our mission to educate future academic and practice leaders, we offer our staff numerous opportunities to develop their skills as clinical instructors. More than 40 members of our Physical Therapy staff are credentialed clinical instructors. The Center Coordinator for Clinical Education works closely with staff and students to guide their experience. On average, 14 Physical Therapy students per year complete full-time clinical affiliations at MGH.
Clinical Recognition Program
The Clinical Recognition Program provides a framework for recognizing advancement in a clinician’s level of clinical expertise. It defines four levels of clinical practice (Entry-Level Clinician, Clinician, Advanced Clinician and Clinical Scholar) and a process by which a clinician can be recognized for achieving the next level of proficiency. For more detailed information about the Clinical Recognition Program, click here.
Professional Association Involvement
Our therapists are encouraged to be active participants in their professional associations at the regional, state and national level. Many have served as committee chairs and some as officers for the APTA, APTA of MA, and the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists.
Lecture Opportunities
From in-house and local events to national and state conferences, MGH therapists are strongly encouraged to highlight and share their expertise through lectures and presentations. As part of their professional development, our therapists are guided and mentored to grow as presenters.
Community Outreach and Volunteer Activities
Our therapists reach out to our surrounding communities in numerous ways, including community health fairs and seminars, high school and university career mentor programs, and more.
Opportunities for Research
Therapists have opportunities for participation in clinical studies.
Service on Interdisciplinary Committees
Opportunities exist within Patient Care Services and beyond, with groups focused on goals such as patient education, quality and safety, performance improvement, diversity, ethics and the MGH “Save the Earth” program.
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