Physical Therapist, Waltham

Davita Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist for their Waltham site. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation to pediatric patients, ensuring they gain movement, strength, and coordination. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, possess relevant experience, and be passionate about delivering exceptional care to children.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum one to two years of previous PT experience required, pediatric hospital experience preferred.
• Active Physical Therapist licensure in MA is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments for pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Liaise with equipment vendors and train patients in using orthotics.

Skills

Assessment

Patient Treatment

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are currently seeking a 40-hour Physical Therapist for our Waltham location. 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 one to two years of previous PT experience ideal, pediatric hospital based experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MA

New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

This position is at our Waltham site (free parking!). The schedule for this position is Tues - Sat.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.