Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Tower Health; Chinatown (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team in Pennsylvania. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and improving the quality of care. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate Degree, a PA Physical Therapy License, and pediatric experience. Join a respected healthcare system committed to academic excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Pediatric Experience.
• PA Physical Therapy License.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment of functional status and treatment planning for patients.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Teamwork Skills

General Clerical Skills

Service Orientation

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist will be responsible for the assessment of functional status, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, re-assessment, and discharge planning of patients with physical deficits referred for Physical Therapy Services. The Physical Therapy will work as a team member within the hospital. The Physical Therapist will also participate in program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity improvement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years of Pediatric Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Physical Therapy License
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Service Orientation

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here:St. Chris Virtual Tour