Physical Therapist

Staff Physical Therapist

The Staff Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy interventions to children with a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental conditions. This role focuses on optimizing function, promoting independence, and enhancing the quality of life for pediatric patients within a specialized hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate, thorough documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice
• Massachusetts PT license

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year physical therapy experience; will consider new grads
• Pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.