Pediatric Physical Therapist — Impactful Care & Growth

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist to deliver evaluations, planning and direct therapy for orthopedic, SCI, plastic surgery and rehab patients in a pediatric setting.

You will perform initial and discharge evaluations, create developmentally appropriate treatment programs, document care, and collaborate with families and the care team to support each child's journey from admission to discharge home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Illinois PT license.
• One year rehab/therapy experience.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and timely initial and discharge evaluations and assessments of progress based on interview, observation and specific test results which take into account the age and development level of the child.
• Performs standardized assessments in an accurate manner for appropriate patients and gives summary of results to family and team members on an ongoing basis.
• Uses advanced Physical Therapy skills to implement a comprehensive and individualized treatment program for a diverse patient population incorporating principles of growth and development into all aspects of care.
• Provides direct Physical Therapy Services including strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, gait, transfer and mobility training and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Conducts clinic screening and discusses findings with the patient, family, and physician, as appropriate.
• Initiates discharge equipment needs for inpatients in conjunction with the Care Coordination Department.
• Provides evaluations of and recommendations for equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation in support of acquisition of equipment.
• Makes minor modifications in adaptive equipment and assists in the fabrication of temporary orthotics.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation

Pediatric care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist to deliver evaluations, planning and direct therapy for orthopedic, SCI, plastic surgery and rehab patients in a pediatric setting.

You will perform initial and discharge evaluations, create developmentally appropriate treatment programs, document care, and collaborate with families and the care team to support each child's journey from admission to discharge home.