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Physical Therapist, Waltham

Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
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    Skills

    • Assistive Technologyunmatched
    • Discharge Plansunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Functional Analysisunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Neurologyunmatched
    • Orthoticsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

    Description

    Position Summary/Department Summary:
    We are currently seeking a 40-hour Physical Therapist for our Waltham location (Free parking!). Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality, rehabilitation for our pediatric patients. Our PTs help patients — from newborns to young adults — gain movement, strength, coordination, balance, and function.

    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:
    • Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, DPT preferred
    Experience:
    • Minimum of one to two years of previous PT experience ideal, pediatric hospital-based experience preferred.
    Licensure/Certifications:
    • Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA

    Schedule is M-F, with some Saturday coverage needs

    New Hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

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