Physical Therapist

Job Overview

The Physical Therapist I provides physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up, and documentation using general competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical therapy department. They supervise PT aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or patients, provide continuous consultation and education to families, and participate in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
• Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units.
• Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Aids in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treats children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community.
• Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in PT required. Doctorate in PT preferred.
• Experience Required: None. Two to three years of experience as a PT preferred. Experience or interest in pelvic health – training provided on site.
• Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support Physical Therapist. Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86.
• Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates if relocating from 100 miles or greater.
• Comprehensive benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools.
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance.
• Base pay increases based on performance over the previous year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.