Job Description

Job Summary:

The Pediatric Inpatient/Outpatient Physical Therapist provides specialized therapeutic services to pediatric patients in an acute hospital setting. The role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing physical therapy treatments to improve mobility, function, and quality of life for children. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to facility protocols are essential to delivering high-quality care. This position requires pediatric experience and flexibility to work some weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance mobility, strength, coordination, and functional abilities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately using Epic charting system.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education activities to maintain clinical competencies.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Valid Physical Therapist license with pediatric experience.
• Minimum experience in pediatric physical therapy preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in an acute hospital environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, preferably Epic.
• Willingness to work some weekends (approximately 1-2 per month).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in a Magnet designated hospital or Level II Trauma center.
• Additional certifications in pediatric physical therapy or related specialties.
• Experience with both inpatient and outpatient pediatric physical therapy cases.

Special Considerations:

• Weekend shifts required approximately 1-2 per month.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Travel assignment with 13 or 26 week duration.
• Time off requests approved individually upon offer; all requests must be submitted with application.
• Must have license in hand for auto offer consideration.
• Local candidates not accepted; candidate residence must be at least 50 miles from facility.

Scheduling:

• Choice of 4x10 or 5x8 day shifts.
• Block scheduling accommodation not available.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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