Job Posting Title Physical Therapist - Pediatrics (Per Diem)

Holy Cross; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (Family Life Center) to create an exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children, improving health equity and access for underserved communities in Florida. This per diem, part-time role focuses on individualized assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring with family input to achieve optimal function and movement.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough evaluations, setting measurable goals, designing functional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• New grads and experienced PTs welcome; pediatric experience preferred.
• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests and measurements.
• Sets functional, realistic, and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistent achievement of those goals.
• Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy and incorporates applicable reimbursement issues.
• Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Skills

Pediatric experience

New grads welcome

Education

Florida Licensed Physical Therapist

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Pediatric PT - Per Diem

Position Purpose

Physical Therapist (Family Life Center) - to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life. Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities. This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child's areas of need and increase overall function and participation. Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child's abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.

What you will do

• Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate testsand measurements.
• Sets functional, realistic, and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistentachievement of those goals.
• Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy andincorporates applicable reimbursement issues.
• Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Experience & Skills: New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome. Prefer Pediatric experience.

Licensure/Certification: Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.