Physical Therapist, Waltham, Per Diem at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
A per diem Physical Therapist position based in Waltham, primarily providing outpatient therapy with some inpatient coverage, focusing on post-surgical patients and pediatric care. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment programs, patient and family education, and coordination with equipment vendors. The role requires a licensed Physical Therapist with experience in pediatric care, capable of Saturday coverage and weekday training.
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
Keywords:
Physical Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Care, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapist License
