Physical Therapist

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate evaluations and therapy services to pediatric patients. This role includes developing care plans and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants need a state license and experience in physical therapy, with an emphasis on pediatric care valued in the hiring process.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage on day one

403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan

Paid time off and life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice.
• 1 year physical therapy experience preferred.
• New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and therapy services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Designs individualized plans of care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates with families and medical staff for discharge planning.

Skills

Physical therapy experience

Pediatric Experience

Education

License in State of Practice

Job description

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Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

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. This is a part time position.

• 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.
  

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

Education necessary to obtain License in State of Practice.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed in state of practice

Skills

1 year physical therapy experience preferred

New graduates considered

Pediatric Experience Preferred

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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