Physical Therapist I, Pelvic Floor, Waltham 20 hours

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Part-time benefits

Résumé du poste

Boston Children’s Hospital in Waltham is seeking an experienced part-time pelvic health physical therapist to support our pediatric rehabilitation program.

You will join an interdisciplinary team providing outpatient care for pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, and incontinence, serving patients of all genders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required, DPT preferred.
• Pediatric pelvic floor experience is ideal; mentorship available.
• CAPP-Pelvic certification desired but BCH will pay for it if hired.

Responsabilités

• Completing comprehensive physical therapy assessments for pediatric patients.
• Performing pelvic floor muscle assessment and treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Establishing plans of care to meet age- and history-based goals.
• Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team for integrated care.
• Demonstrating professional competence and clinical reasoning across all phases of therapy.
• Conducting referrals and documentation, including billing codes as needed.
• Developing discharge plans and home treatment programs; educating patients and families.
• Recording assessments and treatment in medical records per standards.
• Contributing to teamwork.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

DPT/Doctorate in physical therapy preferred

Description du poste

Position Summary/Department Summary:

We are seeking experienced part-time pelvic health physical therapist in our Waltham location to support our department of physical therapy in providing high-quality rehabilitation services. Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality outpatient rehabilitation for our pediatric patients. In this position, you will work treating clients of all genders with Pelvic Health issues including pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, and incontinence

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing comprehensive physical therapy assessment in alignment with department standards and guidelines for pediatric patients.
• Performing pelvic floor muscle assessment and treatment for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Establish plan of care to achieve established goals related to age, medical history and dysfunction.
• Collaborating closely with a team of providers to provide integrated care and follow-up.
• Demonstrating professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patient’s condition at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy.
• Performing diagnostic evaluations upon referral by physician. Verifying appropriateness of referral, contacting physician as necessary.
• Developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs. Establishing treatment goals and prescribing and administering appropriate physical therapy procedures.
• Preparing discharge plans and home treatment programs and providing instruction and education to patients and families. Monitoring treatment outcomes, modifying program as needed and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers.
• Recording assessments, diagnoses, and treatment in patient medical record according to established documentation standards. Preparing reports, correspondence, referrals and other materials for schools, providers, payors, and others as needed. Assigning standardized billing codes and corresponding charges required for reimbursement.
• Contributing to teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. DPT/Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.

Experience:

• Adult or Pediatric Pelvic floor experience ideal. Additional training and mentorship will be provided. Pediatric Pelvic floor experience highly preferred.
• APTA CAPP-Pelvic certification or equivalent advanced training/certification for pelvic floor PT is desired but not required to be hired. Please NOTE- BCH will pay for CAPP-Pelvic certification or equivalent certification, if hired.
• Excellent Analytical and Communication skills.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license in the state of MA.
  **New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and part-time benefits