Pediatric Physical Therapist

About the role

This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) pediatric physical therapist position at Gillette Children's. The primary site for the position is our 305 East Nicollet Boulevard Burnsville, MN 55337 location and the candidate may be required to travel occasionally to other Gillette sites.

Responsibilities

• Completes an evaluation utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Implements a therapy care plan utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Completes necessary administrative and procedural tasks in a timely manner.
• Completes training in essential job competencies.

Qualifications

• Professional Licensure/Registration - Physical Therapy State License
• Pending credentials: Registration and Licensure pending, not to exceed three months in this status
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association)
• Knowledge, skills, abilities:
  • Knowledge: transition from pediatric to adult health and rehabilitation care and of rehabilitation practice for adults with Childhood onset disabilities.
  • Pediatric experience strongly preferred in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul; desirable at Phalen Adult Clinic.
  • Experience working with adults with childhood onset disabilities strongly preferred at Phalen Adult; desirable in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Knowledge of child growth and development, rehabilitation theory and practice with a wide variety of childhood onset diagnoses and related considerations including anatomy and neurology, emotional behavior factors, family needs and issues, community transition and equipment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to function as an effective team member
  • Competency in physical therapy evaluation, treatment and family/community education and planning for transition to community services.

Preferred

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Virtual care experience

Compensation And Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $37.99 to $56.98, with a median wage of $47.49/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. $2.75 weekend/evening/night differential is available for this position.

Schedule

4, 10 hour shifts/week Mondays- OFF Tuesdays 8-630 Wednesday 745- 615 Thursday, 745-615 Fridays 700-530

Core Responsibilities And Duties

Provides direct and indirect family centered therapy services for patients to increase functional abilities, independence and community integration. Contributes to department, program and service teams to assure achievement of desired outcomes.

Benefits

At Gillette Children's, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify Program

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action.