Physical Therapist

Waltham, Massachusetts

 Boston Children's Hospital
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The Waltham based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for the following:
  • 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.


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 need
This position is primarily outpatient with inpatient coverage of the small unit in Waltham -predominately seeing patients after surgery for crutch training

This candidate MUST be able and available to train and orient during weekdays

Date Posted: 11 May 2025
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