Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist
FutureSoft Consulting•Juneau, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week contract assignment in Juneau, Alaska. This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with hands-on pediatric experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, mobility, balance, and functional limitations. Candidates must hold an active Alaska Physical Therapist license, have current BLS certification, and possess pediatric Physical Therapy experience. The requisition also calls for at least 1 year of outpatient rehabilitation experience.
Requirements
- Active Alaska Physical Therapist license
- Pediatric Physical Therapy experience
- Minimum 1 year of outpatient rehabilitation experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong pediatric assessment and treatment-planning skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric outpatient clinic experience
- Early intervention experience
- School-based pediatric therapy experience
- Neurological rehabilitation experience
- Orthopedic pediatric rehabilitation experience
- Experience working with medically complex children
- Previous travel or contract Physical Therapy experience
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary pediatric teams
Responsibilities
- Evaluate pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and mobility-related conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, functional limitations, and patient goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility interventions.
- Assess strength, range of motion, posture, coordination, balance, endurance, and gross motor development.
- Provide age-appropriate treatment to improve mobility, independence, and functional participation.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Educate parents and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, positioning, mobility strategies, and developmental goals.
- Recommend appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or mobility supports when needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, educators, and other members of the care team.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and rehabilitation standards.
- Manage an assigned outpatient caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
