Physical Therapist, Boston, Per Diem

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours Per Week

1

Job Posting Category

Rehabilitation

Job Posting Description

• Position Summary/Department Summary:
• We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for our Boston 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

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only