Physical Therapist I

Boston Children's Hospital; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a 40-hour Physical Therapist for our Lexington area location. The role supports pediatric patients from newborns to teens, helping them improve movement, strength, balance, and function within an inter-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive PT assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, patient education, and discharge planning. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered; pay ranges are posted as a good-faith expectation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
• 1–2 years pediatric hospital PT experience preferred.
• MA PT licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT assessments for pediatric patients.
• Administer and interpret standard and non-standard tests.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Set treatment goals and apply appropriate PT procedures.
• Create discharge plans and home exercise instructions.
• Educate patients and families on orthotics/equipment and home programs.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, and treatments per standards.

Skills

Pediatrics

Rehabilitation

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Position Summary/Department Summary

We are currently seeking a 40-hour Physical Therapist for our Lexington location (Free parking!). 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 of one to two years of previous PT experience ideal, pediatric hospital-based experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA

Schedule is M-F. New Hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

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.