Physical Therapist, Boston, Per Diem
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Posted 5/29/2025
Full Time
Position Summary/Department Summary:We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for our Boston 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 QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's 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
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