Physical Therapist I or II: Full-time

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

8d•$78,000 - $139,360•Onsite

About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a tertiary care hospital focused on the treatment of catastrophic childhood illnesses including cancer, sickle cell disease and other hematologic disorders, HIV and other infectious diseases, endocrinology, and neurological disorders. The Rehabilitation Services department at St. Jude is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families. We are seeking a driven and compassionate Physical Therapist I or II to join our team. Identifies, tests, diagnoses, and treats a range of conditions to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability; provides comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in the inpatient and outpatient settings; and consistently participates in clinical programming, educational, and research initiatives as directed.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT-TN) by the state of Tennessee Board of Examiners, Division of Health Related Boards required.
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association required.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
1+ years in pediatric oncology preferred.
1+ years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments; study, identify, measure, and treat disorders as part of the Rehabilitation Services department.
Provide preventive, habilitative, rehabilitative, adaptive, and palliative care, and deliver suitable interventions to both inpatients and outpatients within area.
Provide evidence-based treatment within area to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.
As applicable, oversee provision of devices and aids related to own rehabilitation area, and operate testing equipment.
Participate in clinical programming, education, and research initiatives as directed.
Complete and review appropriate documents and records as required; communicate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., clinical and research staff) as required.
Assess need for, recommend, and oversee the process of measuring and fitting orthotic and prosthetic devices and assistive devices.
Counsel patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.