Physical Therapist, Weymouth - Per Diem

Boston Children's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous paid time off

401(k)/403(b)

License/certification reimbursement

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital in Weymouth, MA is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team and provide high-quality care for young patients.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, and education of families. Training and weekday orientation are required.

MA licensure is required; 1–2 years pediatric hospital experience is preferred. Per diem schedule with available shifts is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• 1–2 years of pediatric hospital-based PT experience preferred.
• Massachusetts Physical Therapist licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT assessments for pediatric patients according to standards.
• Develop and implement individualized PT treatment plans.
• Set treatment goals and apply PT procedures and modalities.
• Coordinate discharge plans and home treatment programs; educate families.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for our Weymouth location. Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality, rehabilitation for our pediatric patients.

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 one to two years of previous PT experience, pediatric hospital based preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA

This candidate MUST be able and available to train and orient during weekdays

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.