• Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Saturdays -Waltham)

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    73063BRJob Posting Title:Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Saturdays -Waltham)Department:Patient Services-Physical TherapyAutoReqId:73063BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:1 Job Posting Category:RehabilitationJob Posting Description:The Waltham based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for the following:

    + 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.

    To qualify, you must have:

    + Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least one to two years of previous experience.

    + Active state of MA PT license

    + This position is based in Waltham, with Saturday coverage need

     

    This position is primarily outpatient with inpatient coverage of the small unit in Waltham -predominately seeing patients after surgery for crutch training

     

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

     

    #LI-Onsite

     

    Office/Site Location:WalthamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Per Diem Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only