Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Waltham) at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Per Diem Physical Therapist in Waltham performs diagnostic evaluations and develops individualized treatment programs for patients with complex medical conditions. They assess functional status, establish treatment goals, and provide education to patients and their families while also documenting progress and preparing necessary reports. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and an active MA PT license.
Job SummaryThe Waltham based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for the following: - Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional
- 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.
To qualify, you must have: - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least one to two years of previous experience.
- Active state of MA PT license
- This position is based in Waltham, with Saturday coverage needs
Keywords:
Physical Therapy, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Evaluations, Rehabilitation, Clinical Assessment, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Orthotics, Healthcare, Waltham
