Physical Therapist II
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: March 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary/Department Summary: We’re looking for a
dedicated and experienced full-time Physical Therapist to join our
team! This position is based at our Weymouth 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 New hires are
eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! Boston Children’s Hospital
offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including
flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance,
childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off,
403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain
License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts
and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of
passion and teamwork. plan discounts and discounted rates on
T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. The
posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith
expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer
provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications,
and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of
a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules,
affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and
student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b)
Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and
Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and
discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion
and teamwork.
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