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79957BRJob Posting Title:Physical Therapist, WalthamDepartment:Patient Services-Physical TherapyAutoReqId:79957BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:RehabilitationJob Posting Description:Position Summary/Department Summary:

We are currently seeking a 40-hour Physical Therapist for our Waltham location. 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

Experience:

+ Minimum one to two years of previous PT experience ideal, pediatric hospital based experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

+ Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA

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

This position is at our Waltham site (free parking!). The schedule for this position is Tues – Sat.Office/Site Location:WalthamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid