Pediatric Physical Therapist I: Growth & Development

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for a wide pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence.

You will design age-appropriate plans of care, use modalities such as exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, mobilization, heat/cold, taping, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, and collaborate with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Specialized pediatric skills in ortho, neuro, neuromuscular, NDT, taping or related areas are desirable.
• Current Arizona PT license or compact license, and fingerprint clearance in Arizona are required before start date.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is required before start date.
• APTA pediatric specialty certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients across neonatal to young adult, with age-appropriate goals.
• Develop and implement plans of care using modalities (exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, mobilization, EMS, ultrasound).
• Provide family education and coordinate with the care team, maintain documentation per policy.
• Supervise assistants and students; participate in program duties and in-service activities.

Skills

pediatric ortho

pediatric neuro

pediatric neuromuscular

NDT

taping

child development

pain management

pediatric experience

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for a wide pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence.

You will design age-appropriate plans of care, use modalities such as exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, mobilization, heat/cold, taping, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, and collaborate with families and the care team.