The Waltham based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for the following:

Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional
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
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Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Saturdays -Waltham)

Stoneham, MA, 02180