Physical Staff Therapist

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide high-quality services to pediatric patients. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to maximize functional independence and improve quality of life for children with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.

Collaborate with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design plans of care, mentor students and professionals, and engage in ongoing

Qualifications

• Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice
• Licensed in state of practice CPR/BLS
• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience preferred (new graduates welcome to apply)
• Pediatric experience PCS, OCS, NCS, and CHT

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital’s patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.]
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Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide high-quality physical therapy services to pediatric patients. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to maximize functional independence and improve quality of life for children with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital’s patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice
• Licensed in state of practice CPR/BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience preferred (new graduates welcome to apply)
• Pediatric experience PCS, OCS, NCS, and CHT

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.