Pediatric Inpatient Physical Therapist: Transform Young Lives

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Children’s National Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive pediatric physical therapy services. You will evaluate infants to teens with complex medical needs, develop individualized plans of care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support functional goals and safe transitions across care settings.

You will work under CAPTE guidelines, maintain documentation, and engage families in treatment.

Formación

• Graduate of a CAPTE-approved physical therapy curriculum.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient pediatric therapy experience.
• Current or eligible for DC Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform evaluations and document results with patient/family input.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OTs, SLPs, case managers, and families.
• Set measurable long- and short-term goals based on medical status and discharge plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and document progress within policy.
• Instruct and involve patient/family in home exercise programs and equipment use.
• Ensure timely documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Supervise Rehab Technicians and participate in staff education.

Conocimientos

Evaluation and documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient/caregiver education

Clinical decision making

Educación

CAPTE-Approved PT program

Descripción del empleo

Children’s National Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive pediatric physical therapy services. You will evaluate infants to teens with complex medical needs, develop individualized plans of care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support functional goals and safe transitions across care settings.

You will work under CAPTE guidelines, maintain documentation, and engage families in treatment.