Pediatric Physical Therapist

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

License renewal support

Continuing education allowance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Short term disability

Life insurance

401k match

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Winter Break holidays

Childcare discount

Mentorship

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to treat children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders in our Phoenix location. You will develop individualized plans, document clinical progress, and work closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to unlock a child’s potential.

We offer substantial benefits including a signing bonus, license renewal/continuing education support, health savings and flexible spending accounts, disability and life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Arizona Physical Therapy License required.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Experience with pediatric patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Treat children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Collaborate with therapists, families, and care teams to maximize outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to regular therapy team meetings.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Treatment planning

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Are you passionate about children, enjoy with a team of expert clinicians and do you want to be a part of a mission driven company that does meaningful work in the community? Well look no further, UCP just may be the right place for you to call home!

UCP is developing a Motor Disorder Clinic for children in the Southwest and looking for a physical therapist who is passionate about kids with physical disabilities as we are. UCP has a Mobility Clinic, Baby Clinic, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and collaborate with Ability360 recreational program. We use best practice for intensives and standard of care. Our therapy team is part of the UCP Nationals Early Detection and Intervention Collaborative in a national network led by our international experts. If you love children and want to love what you do,

Pediatric Physical Therapist Application

What we offer!

• $1000 Signing bonus after 6 months of continual employment
• Professional support of $500 for license renewal and continuing education
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account w/ company contribution
• Company provided Short Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• 401k with company match after one year of service
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Holidays per year (5 days are combined to make one week for “Winter Break”) observed the last week of December.
• Discounted childcare is also available at the north Phoenix Laura Dozer location
• Professional support includes $500 for license renewal and continuing education allowance* and mentorship by lead site therapists. In-house trainings are often possible.

Got student loans?

Great news! UCP is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PLSF). * Eligibility criteria exists.

Our Therapy Programs Focus on Unlocking a Child’s Potential

UCP of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth, which is the foundation for independent living for “Life without Limits.”

In our Therapy program, our team of pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and

Speech-Language Pathologists have expertise helping children with all disabilities and diagnoses that impact their quality of life. Our team also works with families who may just need a little extra help and children with complex needs. Our therapy clinics have several specialized programs for children with motor disorders such as a Baby Clinic, Feeding Clinic, Early Intervention Therapy for Infants and Toddlers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program, Robot Assisted Balance & Gait Training, L.I.F.E. Skills Group for pre-teens.

A Day in the Life Of a UCP Physical Therapist

As a UCP physical therapist, you will treat children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders related to genetic disorders, rare disorders, global developmental delays and many other diagnoses that affect the ability of a child to live life without limits.

Knowledge in specialty areas such as early detection of cerebral palsy, robot assisted gait training, and assistive technology will be valued. You will develop treatment plans to help children with gross motor delays, neuromuscular dysfunction, and deficits in mobility and adaptive skills. Your support team will help you obtain medical documentation needed for a comprehensive assessment. You assess children’s needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly. You keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge. Each week you meet with the team at a Team Meeting. You develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care. When necessary, you refer families out to additional educational or medical services. At UCP, you can use your expertise to unlock the potential of the children we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Arizona Physical Therapy License (Required)

UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.