Physical Therapist - Per Diem (Waltham)

Job Summary The Waltham based Per Diem Physical Therapist will be responsible for the following: * Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional * Reviewing patient medical history/record and selects, administers, and interprets 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 administers appropriate physical therapy procedures and modalities * Discharge plans and home treatment programs, and providing education to patients and families * Recommending orthotics, adaptive/assistive equipment, and technology for patients with complex, rare, or multiple dysfunctions. * 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, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness, and initiating 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. To qualify, you must have: * Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least one to two years of previous experience. * Active state of MA PT license * This position is based in Waltham, with Saturday coverage needs