Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week Physical Therapy Resident for our Boston location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic evaluations upon referral by physician. Verifies appropriateness of referral, contacting physician as necessary. Reviews patient medical history/record and selects, administers and interprets standardized tests and measurements in order to assess cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological and sensorimotor function.
• Develops and implements individualized patient treatment programs. Establishes treatment goals and prescribes and administers appropriate physical therapy procedures. Prepares discharge plans and home treatment programs and provides instruction and education to patients and families.
• Monitors treatment outcomes, modifying program as needed and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers. Records assessments, diagnoses and treatment in patient medical record according to established documentation standards.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, referrals and other materials for schools, providers, payors and others as needed. Assigns standardized billing codes and corresponding charges required for reimbursement. Delegates administration of physical therapy treatments and related direct patient care to assistive staff. Provides direction, supervision and follow up as needed to ensure tasks are performed according to established standards and guidelines.
• Serves as clinical instructor in departmental student externship program upon completion of eligibility requirements. Plans learning objectives and arranges related clinical experiences. Monitors performance, provides guidance and feedback and prepares and conducts student evaluations. Maintains safety of work environment.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationship with patients and families. Identifies patients’/families’ specific needs and incorporates into patient care as appropriate. Participates in unit and department quality improvement program.
• Identifies and recommends quality indicators, collects and organizes data and assists in preparing recommendations to improve efficiency and quality of service delivery. Develops clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attending continuing education programs, peer review and other related internal and external resources.
• Represents department at patient cares rounds and participates in designated departmental and interdisciplinary committees and meetings. Participates in pediatric physical therapy residency activities which include research, educational and administrative activities, maintaining required documentation as required by the residency.