Physical Therapist, Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
Company: Boston Ballet
Location: Boston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our
living and breathing art, we forge human connections-between artist
and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer
and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that
makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals
with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas
are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
The Physical Therapist, Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
(PT) is a full-time seasonal, exempt position responsible for the
management of the internal physical therapy and wellness program
for the Boston Ballet company and Boston Ballet II dancers (second
company), including provision of direct clinical patient services
and coordination of the overall health and wellness program for the
dancers. This position communicates regularly with Artistic staff
for the continual development of the wellness program and its
programming and educational goals, in collaboration with a team of
external practitioners, the Company Physician, a Physical Therapy
Consultant, and the Company Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
TREATMENT:
Evaluate and provide physical therapy services for Boston Ballet
company and second company dancers for acute injury,
rehabilitation, and preventative treatment
Provide weekly clinical care coverage for company and BBII dancers
in studio and at the theatre(s), including 'on-call' services on an
as needed basis
Coordinate arrangement of physical therapy coverage for Graduate
program participants and provide consultation to Graduate program
leadership as necessary
Facilitate offsite PT care services when necessary, ensuring close
communication with providers for continuity of rehabilitation and
care
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Assist with workers' compensation communication needs for the
dancers along with the Company Manager and HR Director
Order, track, and manage seasonal supplies and ongoing equipment
needs; provide Company Manager with budgetary projections for PT
needs each fiscal year
Assist in injury tracking monitoring in tandem with Company Manager
and workers' compensation policies and procedural review
Perform duties as active member of COVID Back to Work Task Force,
including active liaison with Artistic staff, Company Manager/COVID
Captain, and Infectious Disease consulting physicians and advisors
while this function is necessary
Assist Company Manager in communication with Development colleagues
regarding services and gifts in kind provided to the dancers and
Wellness Program
WELLNESS TEAM COORDINATION:
Coordinate collaborative Physical Therapy team for on-site care
including hiring, scheduling and quality control, maintaining
communication among team members for best outcomes and workflow
Facilitate onsite MD care including weekly onsite (currently
virtual) MD clinic and grand rounds
Communicate with and maintain relationship with Physician Network
and Physician Advisory Committee
Assist Company Manager in coordination of interdisciplinary care
for specialized services with independent contractor affiliates
such as nutritional consultation, mental health services, podiatry,
chiropractic, acupuncture, and other allied health services for
both on and off-site treatment as appropriate
Assist Company Manager in coordination and scheduling of onsite
theatre coverage from physician network as deemed necessary during
performance runs
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMING:
Implement health screenings and performance enhancement assessments
and programming for dancers.
Initiate advanced performance enhancement strategies with screening
tools, development of a workload tracking system, improved testing
strategies, outcome measures and offseason cross training
programming
Spearhead creation of online library of educational offerings in
collaboration with external program consultants, practitioners, and
specialists on topics specific to dancer health, wellness, and
performance enhancement
Provide Pilates and Gyrotonic based rehabilitation services
Current license to render professional PT services in the state of
Massachusetts
Individual professional malpractice insurance with liability
coverage of no less than $1,000,000.00 per claim / $3,000,000.00
aggregate
Minimum of Masters in Physical Therapy, Doctorate preferred
Minimum of 5 -10 years of experience practicing physical
therapy
Background in dance preferred
Ability to lift 80 pounds
Flexibility to be able to work nights, weekends and occasional
holidays.
May be required to travel and provide PT services on company tours
or coordinate on-site PT services or referred practitioners at tour
destination
Boston Ballet is an equal employment opportunity employer
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