? Urgent Search: Physical Therapist, Waltham, Per Diem
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Waltham
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
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
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