Pediatrics Physical Therapist

Dignity Health Physical Therapy • Henderson, NV

6d • $87,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Pediatrics Physical Therapist for their Outpatient clinic located in Henderson, NV. 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. New grads with clinical experience in Pediatrics or experienced Pediatric PT's are welcome to apply.

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

• $16,000 Sign On Bonus
• loan forgiveness options
• 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

What This Job Offers

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