Physical Therapist, Boston Outpatient

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are currently seeking a 40-hour Outpatient Physical Therapist for our Boston location. Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-quality, rehabilitation for our pediatric patients. Our PTs help patients - from newborns to young adults - gain movement, strength, coordination, balance, and function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and in accordance with departmental and professional guidelines and standards
• 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.
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical TherapyExperience:
    • One to two years of previous physical therapy experience preferred. Pediatric experience is highly preferred.Licensure/Certifications:
      • Active Physical Therapist licensure in the state of MASchedule is M-F
        New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
        
        

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