Pediatric Physical Therapist $25,000 Bonus

About the role

This Pediatric position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers working in a pediatric population.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Develops plans describing a treatment strategy, its purposes, and its anticipated outcome. Plan often includes exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility, strength, or endurance.
• May use various modalities to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.
• Determines patients ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school is required.
• Current/valid state Physical Therapist licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• One (1) year related experience (preferably in a clinic setting) is required.
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organized and analytical.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Skills

• Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Benefits

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus for full time positions. New grads apply!

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $43.09 - $66.47

Schedule

Hiring for Full-time, Part-time, and PRN hours. Flexible Shifts. PRN: As needed.