IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN
CoxHealth•Springfield, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients, including evaluation and treatment. The role includes assessment, reassessment, consultations, treatment planning, and treatment delivery, with consideration of discharge needs, expected functional status at discharge, and appropriate equipment and supplies. The position collaborates with and educates patients, families, and other healthcare providers, and makes recommendations for specialist referrals as needed. It also delegates interventions to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the competency needed to meet patient needs. Documentation must be completed in accordance with departmental policies.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy; temporary license is not accepted.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Good clinical expertise, communication, human relations, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- Demonstrated interest in professional growth through continuing education workshops and application of new principles and techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- One year or more of experience in a pediatric developmental, neonatal intensive care, or pediatric intensive care setting.
Responsibilities
- Establish treatment plans and provide treatment, considering discharge needs, expected functional status at discharge, and appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers, and conference with them as appropriate.
- Recommend referrals to specialists as needed.
- Delegate to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, determining the skill level or competency needed to provide appropriate interventions.
- Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
- Provide assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits, and retirement with employer match and more, for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
