Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical Therapist - Per Diem 83460BR Patient Services - Physical Therapy

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Status: Part-Time Standard Hours per Week: 1 Job Category: Rehabilitation, Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Per Diem Pay Range: $35.62 - $57.00 Hourly Office/Site Location: Weymouth Remote Eligibility: Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Childrens Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, were committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/Department Summary: We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for our Weymouth location. Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality, rehabilitation for our pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing comprehensive physical therapy assessment in alignment with department standards and guidelines for pediatric patients.
• Reviewing patient medical history/record and selects, administers, and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements to assess patients functional status related to cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor function.
• Integrating knowledge into clinical decisions and recommendations.
• Developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs.
• Establishing treatment goals and administers appropriate physical therapy procedures and modalities.
• Discharge plans and home treatment programs, and providing education to patients and families.
• Recommending orthotics, adaptive/assistive equipment, and technology for patients with complex, rare, or multiple dysfunctions.
• Liaison with equipment designers and vendors regarding equipment specifications and patient needs.
• Training patients, families, and caretakers in the use/operation of prescribed orthotics/equipment, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness, and initiating modifications as needed.
• Recording assessments, diagnoses, and treatment inpatient medical records according to established documentation standards.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, referrals, and other materials for schools, providers, payers, and others as needed.
• Assigning standardized billing codes and corresponding charges required for reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
• Experience: Minimum one to two years of previous PT experience, pediatric hospital based preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA.

This candidate MUST be able and available to train and orient during weekdays.

The posted pay range is Boston Childrens reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Childrens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment.

Boston Childrens Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Childrens Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

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