Physical Therapist - Weymouth Per Diem Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Weymouth, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Weymouth, MA

Job Description

This Per Diem 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
This position is based in our new location @ Stetson Medical Center, Weymouth – free parking

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