Boston Children's Hospital

Physical Therapist II

Boston Children's Hospital • $75K — $95K *
Needham, MA 02492In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
  • Minimum of 3 years licensed PT experience
  • Previous Pediatric PT experience highly preferred
  • Physical Therapist license in the state of MA

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex diagnostic evaluations and verify referral appropriateness
  • Develop and implement individualized patient treatment programs
  • Recommend orthotics and adaptive equipment while training users
  • Record assessments and treatment in medical records per documentation standards
  • Enhance clinical knowledge through professional development activities
  • Serve as a clinical instructor for student externship programs
  • Participate in departmental training and may supervise staff

Benefits

  • Free parking at the Needham location
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Participation in a collaborative team environment
  • Access to ongoing training and education
  • Potential for leadership opportunities as a clinical instructor
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description

Position Summary/Department Summary:
We're looking for a dedicated and experienced full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team! This position is based at our Needham location. (free parking!)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional guidelines and standards. Verifying appropriateness of referral, contacting provider as necessary. Reviewing patient medical history/record and selecting, administering, and interpreting 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 administering appropriate physical therapy procedures and modalities. Preparing discharge plans and home treatment programs. Providing education to patients and families. Monitoring treatment outcomes, modifying programs as needed, and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers.
  • Recommending orthotics, adaptive/assistive equipment, and technology for patients with complex, rare, or multiple dysfunctions. Integrates knowledge into clinical decision-making to meet specific treatment objectives. 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, monitors and evaluates effectiveness, and initiates modifications as needed.
  • Recording assessments, diagnoses, and treatment inpatient medical records according to established documentation standards. Prepares reports, correspondence, referrals, and other materials for schools, providers, payers, and others as needed. Assigning standardized billing codes and corresponding charges required for reimbursement.
  • Identifying and developing clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attending continuing education programs, peer review, and other related internal and external resources. Sharing knowledge gained from professional development activities with the department.
  • Serving as a clinical instructor in a departmental student externship program upon completing eligibility requirements. Planning learning objectives and arranges related clinical experiences. Monitoring performance, providing guidance and feedback, and preparing and conducting student evaluations.
  • May participate in departmental training and staff development programs. May supervise assigned direct reports, including physical therapist assistants (PTA) or rehab aides.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 plus years of licensed PT experience required
  • Previous Pediatric PT experience highly preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
  • Physical Therapist license in the state of MA

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-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. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Learn more about Boston Children's Hospital
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1869
* Ladders Estimates

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