Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Waltham)

Per Diem Physical Therapist

The Waltham-based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for a variety of clinical tasks to ensure optimal patient care.

Job Description

• Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional standards
• 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
• Creating 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 needs