Physical Therapist, Weymouth
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary/Department Summary: We are currently seeking a
40-hour Physical Therapist for our Weymouth location (Free
parking!). Be a part of our inter-disciplinary team and provide
high-quality, rehabilitation for our pediatric patients. Our PTs
help patients — from newborns to young adults — gain movement,
strength, coordination, balance, and function. Key
Responsibilities: - Completing comprehensive physical therapy
assessment in alignment with department standards and guidelines
for pediatric patients. - 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. Minimum Qualifications Education: - Bachelor’s
degree in physical therapy Experience: - Minimum of one to two
years of previous PT experience ideal, pediatric hospital-based
experience preferred. Licensure/Certifications: - Physical
Therapist licensure in the state of MA Schedule is M-F New Hires
are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! The posted pay range is
Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this
pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on
skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of
other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive
benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable
health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan
subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings
plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification
Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on
T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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