Pediatric Physical Therapist — Family-Cocused Care & Mentorship

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement physical therapy interventions to restore and promote the child’s functional abilities in a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental conditions.

The role emphasizes family-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design individualized plans of care, discharge planning, and student education; pediatric experience is preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required.
• MA PT license required in Massachusetts.
• 1-year physical therapy experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement physical therapy interventions to restore and promote function in pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary team to design individualized care plans.
• Develop discharge plans in partnership with patients, families, and the team.
• Mentor students and others while supporting documentation and risk management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Family-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

MA PT license

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement physical therapy interventions to restore and promote the child’s functional abilities in a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental conditions.

The role emphasizes family-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design individualized plans of care, discharge planning, and student education; pediatric experience is preferred, and a