Physical Therapist

Shriners Children's; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive pediatric PT services, focusing on orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maximize functional independence and quality of life for children and their families.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, ongoing education, and involvement in department improvements. Licensure, CPR/BLS, and pediatric experience are valued as part of professional growth

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in the practice state.
• CPR/BLS certification as required by policy.
• Preferred 1 year of pediatric PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PT services to pediatric patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
• Collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary team to design individual care plans.
• Mentor students and other professionals; engage in performance improvement and education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Pediatric care

Family-centered care

Clinical documentation

Education

Physical Therapy License (state)

Tools

CPR/BLS

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionJob SummaryShriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive physical therapy services to pediatric patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, focusing on maximizing their functional independence and quality of life.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides 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 QualificationsEducation necessary to obtain license in state of practiceLicensed in state of practiceCPR/BLS (per hospital policy)Preferred QualificationsOne-year of PT practice experiencePediatric experienceNew graduates consideredCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.