Physical Therapist

About the Company

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced-based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers, and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help patients through their journey from the moment they arrive until they return home, supporting their growth and development. You will deliver evaluations, therapy services, and training tailored to each patient’s needs.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to multiple settings, fostering professional growth and development in their practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement a systematic patient examination and evaluation upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, utilizing comprehensive, compliant, and safe clinical care while demonstrating the philosophy of family-centered care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care that meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Develop appropriate discharge plans by working with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Function as a team member and develop leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Support risk management initiatives and maintain a safe practice environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of physical therapy experience (new graduates will be considered).
• Pediatric experience.

Pay

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.