Physical Therapist PRN Neuro

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 5,210,000 - 7,815,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Annual bonus program

Regular pay increases

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist I in Colorado Springs for a PRN role in the Physical Therapy department at TelStar. The position entails evaluation, treatment, documentation, and family education, with supervision of PT aides/assistants and students.

It emphasizes cultural-competence and family-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role is entry-level within the CAP pathway, with day shifts (possible Saturdays) and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• DORA Physical Therapist license; credentialing within 3 months of employment
• BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools, and other providers for continuum of care.
• Completes written documentation per department standards.
• Independently evaluates patients in inpatient/outpatient units.
• Assist in achieving departmental financial targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in professional development.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum in inpatient/outpatient settings and community, with family-centered care.

Skills

Family-centered care

Documentation

Collaboration

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

DORA PT license

BLS/CPR

Job description

The Physical Therapist I provides 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).

Location: Colorado Springs.

Position Type: PRN.

Regular/Temporary: Regular.

Department: Physical Therapy at TelStar.

Status: PRN.

Shift: Day Shift- 8:00-5:00, possible Saturdays from 8:00-5:00.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
3. 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.
4. Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
5. Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
6. Provides consultation and education to families.
7. 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

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field of study
• Licenses & Certifications
  • State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Physical Therapist license; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $37.82 to $56.73

Benefits Information

• 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 sick leave and a robust wellness program.
• 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.

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. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Estimated Close Date: 08/30/2026