Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist to join their team in Tacoma. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs aimed at restoring patient functions and relieving pain. You will work independently, applying your expertise to ensure high-quality therapeutic care while collaborating with a team of health professionals. With a strong commitment to community health and employee well-being, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the chance to work in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Competitive Salary

Medical and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Washington with state board exam completion.
• Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiac patient management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement treatment programs for patients to restore functions.
• Perform patient evaluations and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document timely and accurately in the medical record.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

State Board Examination

Physical Therapy License in Washington

Job description

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Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

Apply locations Tacoma, Washington time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR48752

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Days, Schedule: Per diem including weekends

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, evaluating, planning, and implementing medically prescribed treatment programs for patients to restore functions, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease or injury. This professional-level position gives you the capacity for independent operations as you apply discretion and good judgment toward ensuring high-quality therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
• You will perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the treatment plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment
• You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
• You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
• You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients

Requirements

• Successful completion of state board examination
• Currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Washington
• Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac patient management desirable

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $45.44 - $72.39 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.