Physical Therapist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Erie, PA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations and therapy services for pediatric patients. You will perform age-appropriate treatment, education for families, and coordinate transitions of care with licensed providers, supporting each child’s journey from evaluation to home.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design individualized plans, document thoroughly, and participate in mentoring students and professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PT license in state of practice is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate, thorough documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

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

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help our patient through their journey from the moment the child is brought through the door through the time the child leaves to go home. You'll get to help our kids grow into the new person that they want to be. You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education and training to meet the needs of our patients. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to multiple settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate, thorough documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
• PT licensed in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year physical therapy experience; new graduates considered
• Pediatric experience

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