Pediatrics Physical Therapist

Select Medical • Henderson, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our highly trained and respected physical therapy team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote the well-being of our patients. We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment and manual therapy techniques to create individualized treatment plans that help each patient achieve their specific goals. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to our patients and grow with the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift.
• Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Nice To Haves

• New grads with clinical in Pediatrics or experienced Pediatric PT's welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Adaptable and Flexible: willing to adapt or adjust to accommodate your colleagues and patients
• Patient-centric: the patient always comes first and we treat every patient with care
• An exceptional communicator: someone who communicates proactively and with empathy
• Detail-oriented: people count on you to ensure all the details are done correctly the first time around
• Team Player: you will be an integral part of a clinical team

Benefits

• industry-leading continuing education opportunities, which are worth up to $15,580 each year
• opportunity to join Select Physical Therapy’s nationally acclaimed and APTA accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
• weekend classes and online education
• formal weekly mentoring program available for new grads
• Residency and Fellowship programs
• loan forgiveness options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level