Physical Therapist II

Position Summary
The Physical Therapist II provides advanced evaluation, treatment, and care planning for patients with a wide range of complex cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor conditions. This role performs comprehensive diagnostic assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize functional outcomes. The Physical Therapist II recommends and trains patients in the use of orthotics, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology, provides patient and family education, and ensures accurate clinical documentation and billing in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. In addition, this position supports continuous quality improvement through professional development, serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, and may participate in staff training, mentorship, and supervision of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation support personnel to promote excellence in patient care.

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 3 plus years of licensed PT experience required
• Previous Pediatric PT experience highly preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license in the state of MA

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.