Physical Therapist PRN

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs seeks a Physical Therapist I to provide evaluation, treatment and follow-up for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. This entry-level role supports families and collaborates with care teams with a focus on family-centered care.

As part of the CAP program, the PT is involved in mentoring students and assistants, with PRN weekend/holiday coverage and rotating shifts to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric physical therapy settings is preferred.
• Strong communication with families and care teams required.
• Ability to document assessments and plans per department standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools, and providers to ensure continuum of care.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards.
• Evaluates patients independently across diagnoses in inpatient/outpatient units.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial targets and demonstrates leadership.
• Provides consultation and education to families and care teams.
• Treats children across the continuum in specialized programs; seeks mentoring for complex diagnoses.

Skills

Acute pediatrics experience

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

CO PT licensure (DORA)

Job description

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

• Job Details: PRN - not eligible for benefits
• Shift: Variable, primarily weekend and holiday coverage, minimum of 1 weekend a month and 2 holidays, rotating coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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
• EXPERIENCE - Experience in acute care pediatrics preferred
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR
• LICENSURE - 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

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.

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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