Physical Therapist - Hourly

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Worcester, MA

2d•$44 - $56

About The Position

Renders physical therapy services to an assigned caseload of children seen in any setting at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This advanced-level clinician demonstrates expertise through advanced practice and certification and contributes to the advancement of Physical Therapy practice by educating staff therapists, students, and other health care providers. The role provides evidence-based clinical care, including care for complex cases in an established area of expertise. The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients with complex medical, social, and psychological issues; identifies subtle impairments and their effects on function and disability; develops family-centered plans of care; and delivers advanced interventions. The position also contributes to clinical education, research, interdisciplinary care coordination, and department administration and operational oversight.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; a bachelor’s degree is accepted for individuals licensed before December 31, 2002.
At least six years of Physical Therapy experience.
Required licensure as a Physical Therapist in New Jersey or Pennsylvania upon hire.
CPR certification from an organization requiring hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross, within three months.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience within a pediatric specialty area.
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCIP) credential from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced evidence-based physical therapy care, including for complex cases within an established area of expertise.
Independently examine patients with complex medical, social, and psychological issues and identify necessary resources.
Evaluate complex cases using advanced problem-solving skills and available evidence.
Identify subtle impairments and their effects on function and disability, and develop plans of care that integrate therapy into family lifestyles.
Provide advanced procedural interventions and family-centered patient education, including consideration of family lifestyle, environment, learning needs, and collaborative goal setting.
Maintain thorough and complete documentation that integrates all areas of patient care.
Promote patient satisfaction, reduce risk for impairment, promote wellness, and identify community resources.
Identify learning needs and maintain current skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development.
Work toward continued advancement in an identified specialty area and/or certification.
Mentor staff and students in identified areas, including PT I and II staff and fellows and residents from PT and non-PT disciplines.
Contribute to continuing education within the department and hospital and serve as a resource to local Physical Therapy educational programs and related disciplines through lectures and/or labs.
Contribute to the Physical Therapy body of knowledge through presentations, professional writing, and participation in the Professional Association.
Coordinate care with internal and external health care personnel to ensure comprehensive, efficient, and effective care from admission through discharge.
Help resolve differences of opinion within the care team to reach decisions that best serve the patient.
Apply research and professional judgment informed by standards, current literature, best practice, practitioner experience, and patient/client values.
Encourage and participate in activities that support optimal patient management outcomes in Physical Therapy.
Participate actively in department or hospital research initiatives, including data collection, case studies, and research proposal development independently or with other medical professionals when able.
Mentor or precept staff research endeavors in the area of specialty.
Suggest changes to practice based on benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
Contribute to department policies and procedures through program development, examination forms, and clinical guidelines.
Maintain productivity and fiscal responsibility in the utilization and provision of services, and meet department productivity requirements based on practice area and job description.
Serve as an extension of the leadership team in operational oversight.