Physical Therapist II

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.
• Integrating 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.
• 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.
• 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 arranging 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
• Licensure/Certifications: Physical Therapist license in the state of MA