Physical Therapist, Weymouth
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary/Department Summary: We are currently seeking a
full time Physical Therapist for our new Weymouth location. Our new
space at a Boston Children’s has access to over 40 specialties and
various newly added services, your family’s health remains our
priority. Key Responsibilities: 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. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Experience:
Minimum of one year of pediatric hospital based PT experience
preferred Licensure/Certifications: Physical Therapist license in
the state of MA New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!
This position will be in our Weymouth site (free parking!).
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