Pediatric Physical Therapist, PRN

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide outpatient pediatric services. You will assess, treat, and educate children with sports injuries, brain injuries, motor delays, and other pediatric conditions, and coordinate care with families and the care team.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing home programs, and documenting per department policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Pediatric experience and/or developmental or sports experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• State license for physical therapy or eligibility for licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric physical therapy focusing on functional skills to enhance development and restore function.
• Perform evaluation, treatment and home programming for pediatric patients with sports injuries, brain injuries, neuromuscular conditions, and other pediatric disorders.
• Educate patients and caregivers and coordinate with other professionals, clinics and agencies within Cook Children’s Health Care System and the community.
• Document and communicate according to department and system policies.

Skills

Pediatric Experience

Flexible Scheduling

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Texas licensure eligible or licensed

Job description

Location:

Fort Worth Rehabilitation Center

Department:

Rehab-South Ft. Worth

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

10

Summary:

The Physical Therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: sports medicine and orthopedic injuries, brain injuries and neurological impairments, hematology and oncology disorders, musculoskeletal injuries or disorders, gross motor delays, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Also includes evaluations for wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or equivalent experiences.
• Pediatric Experience Preferred; Developmental and/or Sports Experience Preferred.
• Flexible Hours/shifts to accommodate before and after school hours.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• State license for physical therapy or eligible for licensure.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.