PHYSICAL THERAPIST I - 20 HOURS BOSTON
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryThis Physical Therapist I - Boston 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 preferredNew
hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus, and part time
benefits!
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.
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