Job Posting Title Physical Therapist - Pediatrics (Per Diem)

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist for a per diem role at the Family Life Center. The goal is to provide exceptional, child-centered therapy to improve function and participation while addressing health equity for underserved communities.

The candidate should be a graduate of an accredited PT program, hold an active Florida license, and be open to new grads.

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.

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 PT

Licensure Florida

New grads welcome

Education

Graduate of PT program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: 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 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.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.