Physical Therapist

Children's Hospital Colorado; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit

Annual bonus program

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Broomfield is seeking a Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation, treatment, and follow-up for pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will supervise PT aides and students, document care, and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to support functional outcomes.

This entry-level role in the CAP offers mentorship, orientation to pelvic health and orthopedics, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in PT preferred.
• Experience not required, but at least one year in orthopedic, neurodevelopmental, or pelvic health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and follow-up for pediatric patients.
• Supervises PT aides/assistants and students as assigned.
• Documents care per department standards and educates families.
• Collaborates with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in PT

Job description

Job Overview

The Physical Therapy Department at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) strives to provide focused, expert care across many diagnoses to youth in our region across 6 network of care locations. Our physical therapists partner with physicians and advanced practice providers across various specialty areas of practice, and coordinate care with patients, families, therapy aides, physical therapy assistants (where applicable), and students. We emphasize evidence-based practice, the use of outcome measures, and collaboration across the sites and disciplines.

Pediatric Pelvic Health encompasses patients primarily referred by Urology (i.e., dysfunctional voiding, daytime incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, chronic UTI, etc.), GI (i.e., constipation, abdominal pain, encopresis, rumination), and Gynecology (i.e., pelvic pain, endometriosis). This program also receives many referrals from our Neuro Gastro Motility Clinic (a specialized clinic that includes PT, OT, Psychology, and Medicine). Goals include empowering patients and families to incorporate home program and lifestyle changes to support improved function and participation. Patients referred for pelvic health concerns may also have a neurodevelopmental diagnosis (i.e., CP, hypotonia, developmental delay, or other genetic conditions) or musculoskeletal considerations (including tightness or weakness of hips and core, hypermobility, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, etc). Patient ages can range from 3-18 years. The right fit for our team is someone who has experience with pelvic health diagnoses, pediatric orthopedics and/or neurodevelopmental diagnoses, works well in a team setting and is committed to patients and their families. Orientation and training specific to our pelvic health patient population plus orthopedic and neuromuscular comorbidities will be provided. The Physical Therapist I provide physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families. The Physical Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Broomfield Therapy Care
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday - Friday; 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
• Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Doctorate in PT preferred.
• Experience
• Required: None. At least one year of experience as a physical therapist in an orthopedic, neurodevelopmental, or pelvic health setting preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications
• Basic Life Support
• Physical Therapist
• OCS, WCS, or PCS preferred
• Additional Requirements
• License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $87,095.44 to $130,643.17

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.