Physical Therapist II

• 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
• Integrating knowledge into clinical decision-making to meet specific treatment objectives
• Liaising 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 in patient 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
• 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 arranging 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

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
• Minimum of 3 plus years of licensed PT experience required
• Previous Pediatric PT experience highly preferred
• Physical Therapist license in the state of MA

Previous Pediatric PT experience

• flexible schedules
• affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• child care 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
• discounted rates on T-passes