"Physical Therapist, Waltham, Per Diem"

Position Summary/Department Summary

Our Waltham location is looking for a per diem Saturday Physical Therapist to join their team! This position is primarily outpatient with inpatient coverage of the small unit in Waltham -predominately seeing patients after surgery for crutch training

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

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of licensed PT experience preferred
• Hospital based pediatric PT experience a plus!

Licensure/Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license in the state of MA

This position is based in Waltham, with Saturday coverage need. This candidate MUST be able and available to train and orient during weekdays. #LI-Onsite

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.