Physical Therapist Neurodevelopmental PRN

Supportchildrenscolorado; Broomfield (CO); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 87.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Total rewards bonus program

Descripción de la vacante

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist Neurodevelopmental (PRN) to assess, treat, and follow up with pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes family-centered care, outcome measurement, and collaboration with multiple disciplines to maximize functional goals.

Responsibilities include evaluation, documentation, mentoring PT aides, and providing education to families.

Formación

• BS/BA in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in PT preferred.
• Experience: None required; strongly preferred pediatric experience (1 year); 2-3 years preferred; pelvic health/foot management training on site.
• Licenses: BLS for Providers; Physical Therapist license; Colorado DORA license.
• Credentialing must be completed within 3 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools and other providers to ensure continuum of care and optimal clinical services.
• Completes written documentation per department standards.
• Evaluates patients independently in inpatient/outpatient settings across diagnoses.
• Contributes to departmental budget targets and supports leadership development.
• Provides family education and mentoring for complex cases.
• Treats children across the continuum in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Educación

BS/BA in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in PT

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist Neurodevelopmental PRN

The Rehabilitative Medicine Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado strives to provide evidence-based, expert care to our patients and their families. Physical therapists in the Neurodevelopmental and Muscle Disorders Program work within a multidisciplinary team of providers to maximize function and participation for infants, children, and young adults impacted by neurodevelopmental disability, genetic conditions, medical disorders, neuro-typical developmental delay, and progressive diseases. Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Torticollis, Developmental Delay, Pelvic Health concerns, orthopedic, genetic, or neurological based diagnoses with foot/ankle or gait impairments, and Spinal Defects. Physical therapists in this program are specialists in evaluating impairments, functional limitations and participation restrictions across the lifespan using a variety of methods and interpreting results to develop relevant functional goals in collaboration with their patients and their families. Clinicians are expected to incorporate child and family perspectives, clinical experience and training, and evidence to design comprehensive programs targeted toward achieving patient and family goals. This program places a strong emphasis on the use of outcome measures and incorporation of evidence-based practice in developing the plans¿of care for each individual patient.

The Physical Therapist I provide 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).
Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Broomfield Physical Therapy, but location may vary depending on staffing needs
• Job Details: PRN - not eligible for benefits
• Shift: Varies based on staffing needs of department

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Degrees
  • BS/BA in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in PT preferred.

• Experience
  • Required: None;
  • Strongly preferred: At least one year of experience as a physical therapist in pediatrics; Preferred: 2-3 years of experience; PCS. Experience or interest in pelvic health and foot management – training provided on site.

• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support for Providers
  • Physical Therapist
  • DORA Requirements: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Physical Therapist license

• Additional Requirements
  • Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $41.87 to $62.81

This position qualifies for relocation assistants for applicants who live further than 100 miles from campus.

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.

EEO Statement 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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12/31/2026