Physical Therapist - PRN - Creighton Pediatric Therapy
About The Position
Evaluates patients with known or suspected health conditions and performs therapeutic treatment procedures as indicated. Makes referrals to other healthcare agencies or disciplines when appropriate, instructs patients and family members in individualized activity programs designed to maximize functional abilities, and completes timely documentation. The role supports the mission, goals, and vision of Creighton Pediatric Therapy. The employee must be available for weekend coverage at least once a month, as well as some weekday coverage. Physical therapists evaluate and treat people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to help them with activities of daily living and other skills that promote independence. The position also involves using computer programs for clinical administrative responsibilities and coordinating patient care with the healthcare team. Experience in a pediatric intensive care unit and/or advanced care unit is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy education program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Physical Therapy by the Nebraska State Department of Health.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Complete HIPAA and immunization requirements before providing patient care.
- Complete an NPI number and insurance plan credentialing before independent patient care.
- Complete a background check and drug screen during pre-employment.
- Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize multiple assignments or projects, and respond to numerous requests.
- Ability to resolve staff conflicts and collaborate with clinic leadership, clinic staff, referring physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Ability to concentrate, focus on projects, problem solve, and make decisions.
- Creative systems thinking to support operational efficiency.
- Self-control and stress tolerance when handling multiple requests and conflicting demands.
- Clear verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills, especially for clinical documentation.
- Ability to function effectively and efficiently under stress and frequent interruptions.
- Ability to carry out departmental and professional responsibilities with minimal sustained direction; self-starting and self-motivating.
- Ability to use the clinic documentation system independently after training and orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatrics.
- Experience in a pediatric intensive care unit and/or advanced care unit.
- Proficiency with common physical therapy standardized assessments, understanding of childhood development, and use of treatment procedures.
- Experience in clinical education and student learning in a clinical learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with known or suspected health conditions.
- Perform therapeutic treatment procedures as indicated.
- Refer patients to other healthcare agencies or disciplines as appropriate.
- Instruct patients and family members in individualized activity programs designed to maximize functional abilities.
- Complete timely documentation, including evaluations and patient progress notes.
- Evaluate and treat people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to promote independence in daily activities and other skills.
- Use computer programs for administrative responsibilities related to clinical practice.
- Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with other therapy disciplines and co-treat or coordinate care as needed.
- Support Creighton Pediatric Therapy's mission, goals, and vision.
- Provide weekend coverage at least once a month and some weekday coverage.
