Pediatric Orthopedic PT I – Impactful Child Care

Children's Hospital Colorado; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Orthopedic Department at Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Physical Therapist I to join Highlands Ranch Therapy. This entry-level CAP role provides evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and documentation for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will supervise PT aides/students and educate families, coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and schools across our six sites. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or related field.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.
• State of Colorado DORA Physical Therapist license; credentialing within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Completes written documentation per department standards.
• Independently evaluates patients with various diagnoses in inpatient/outpatient units; integrate cultural-competence and family-centered care.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in professional development to improve clinical, educational, research and advocacy goals.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum in inpatient/outpatient units and community; seeks mentoring for complex diagnoses.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Orthopedic Department at Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Physical Therapist I to join Highlands Ranch Therapy. This entry-level CAP role provides evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and documentation for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will supervise PT aides/students and educate families, coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and schools across our six sites. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and teamwork.