? (Apply in 3 Minutes) Physical Therapist, Needham
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Needham
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary/Department Summary: We are currently seeking a
full-time outpatient physical therapist for our new Needham
location (free parking!) This is an immediate hire with initial
training provided in Waltham/Boston before the Needham clinic opens
in January 2026. 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. - 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! Schedule is M-F Boston
Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched
benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision
and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies,
generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan,
Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification
Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on
T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. plan
discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits
of passion and teamwork.
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