IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN
About The Position
Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients, including all aspects of evaluation and treatment. Establishes treatment plans and provides treatment while considering discharge needs, expected functional status at discharge, and appropriate equipment and supplies. The position includes educating and collaborating with patients, families, and other health care providers, and making recommendations for specialist referrals as needed. The therapist may delegate to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill or competency level required to provide interventions that meet patient needs. The role also includes completing documentation in accordance with departmental policies and providing assessment, reassessment, and consultations for Physical Therapy Services. The position is at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, in the Acute Therapy South department. The listed schedule is 7:30–4:30 on the day shift, with zero scheduled weekly hours; the role is identified as PRN.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy; temporary licenses are not accepted.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with little direct supervision.
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.
- Demonstrated interest in professional growth through attendance at continuing education workshops and application of new principles and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Establish treatment plans and provide treatment, considering discharge needs, expected discharge functional status, and appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers, and recommend referrals to specialists as needed.
- Delegate to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill or competency level needed for interventions.
- Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
- Provide assessment, reassessment, and consultations for Physical Therapy Services.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits, retirement with employer match, and additional benefits are offered to employees working 20 or more hours per week.
