Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist | Boston Childrens Hospital

Provides Physical Therapy evaluation, treatment, teaching, and consultation to the pediatric patient and the occasional adult patient.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in treatment techniques of physical therapy for the pediatric patient
• Adheres to the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics
• Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs
• Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of patient and family, incorporating factors of child's developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placement
• Implements an individualized therapy plan of care. Instructs patient, caregivers, teachers (for KDS student) and support personnel, as appropriate, for carryover of therapeutic activities
• Evaluates need for therapy equipment and assistive devices. Instructs patient, caregivers, teachers (for KDS student) and support personnel in use and care of assistive devices and equipment
• Evaluates and reports patient progress to treatment team, caregiver(s) and supervisor as necessary. Strongly communicates with other members of the Franciscan Children's care team and outside providers as appropriate and necessary, to ensure comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Participates in discharge planning, including coordination of services with other providers and caregiver(s)
• Adheres to department documentation and productivity guidelines
• May supervise physical therapy support personnel (examples: PTA, PT student, PT Aide)
• Participates in department quality improvement initiatives
• Maintains professional knowledge which may include attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in continuing educational opportunities and/or membership in the APTA
• Designs and teaches home program and determines need for any adaptation to home environment
• Successfully completes hospital and department specific orientation and ongoing mandatory educational and regulatory requirements
• Other essential duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department
• Hours meet the needs of the department
• Assigned program(s) meet the needs of the department and may vary based on departmental need

Education And Experience

A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited program- doctorate preferred. A minimum of one year pediatric experience is preferred. Pediatric experience or new graduates with graduate clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of professional therapy principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the pediatric population
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Capable of prioritizing and triaging priorities
• Able to provide clear and meaningful feedback to patients and caregiver(s)
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines for patients and employees
• Adheres to Franciscan Children's safety and security standards
• Adherence to Joint Commission Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and applicable electronic health record documentation