Physical Therapist - Full Time

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in the United States is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat inpatients and outpatients, including infants to adolescents. You will work with families to deliver family-centered care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes mentoring students and other professionals, participating in performance improvement initiatives, and staying current with practice changes and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe clinical care aligned with family-centered care and standards of practice.
• Collaborate with medical staff to design and implement pediatric care plans.
• Mentor and educate students and colleagues as a team member.
• Support department development through projects and performance improvement committees.
• Pursue ongoing education and research aligned with patient care and hospital strategy.
• Maintain knowledge of scope of practice, coding/billing, and compliant 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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation and treatment of inpatients and outpatients including infants, toddlers, school age and adolescent children. Interacts with families and children of all ages in an age appropriate manner in order to foster a family-centered care environment. Supervisory responsibilities of physical therapist, occupational therapists, recreational / child life therapists, rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned.

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

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
• licensed in state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year physical therapy experience
• Pediatric experience

The pay range for this position is $46.14 - $69.22/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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