Physical Therapist - Weymouth

Boston Children's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Weymouth. This role involves performing complex evaluations, developing customized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible schedules, and an array of benefits including a generous sign-on bonus. If you're passionate about improving lives through physical therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1-2 years of previous PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic evaluations and develop treatment programs.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and modify programs as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and staff development.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Clinical Decision Making

Documentation Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Orthotics and Adaptive Equipment

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.

This Physical Therapist Weymouth will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings, patient care rounds, and other interdisciplinary forums and provides physical therapy consultation to physicians, outpatient clinics, and others as requested.
• Participating in unit and department quality improvement programs. Collecting and organizing data and assisting in preparing recommendations to improve efficiency and quality of service delivery.
• 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.

To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least one to two years of previous PT experience.
• MA PT licensure required, pediatric experience preferred

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

This position will be in our Weymouth site (free parking!).

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including 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 specific License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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.