Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Merion Township, PA

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services to an assigned caseload of children, including patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent education, and communication and coordination with medical and allied medical staff. The role is per diem, with a minimum requirement of two shifts per month and availability to work Saturday or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least two years of working experience in pediatric physical therapy required.
Physical Therapy License from the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board upon hire, or Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) credential from the New Jersey State Licensing Board upon hire.
Interpersonal relationship skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers, and supervisors.
Minimum of two shifts per month.
Availability to work Saturday or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine each patient using age-appropriate assessment procedures to determine physical function, including abilities and disabilities.
Use examination data to develop a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis, and specify a plan of care with long- and short-term goals, outcomes, and intervention duration and frequency.
Prepare written evaluations documenting examination results, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention plan.
Document patient problems, goals, intervention outcomes, interventions used, intervention duration and frequency, and discharge criteria.
Perform physical therapy procedures to achieve stated goals using techniques appropriate to the patient’s developmental and social maturity.
Supervise the PTA or exercise technician in implementing the plan of care.
Design, fit, fabricate, and evaluate adaptive equipment and orthotic devices for assigned patients.
Supervise outside purchases of adaptive equipment or orthotic devices that cannot be provided by the department.
Communicate with physicians, other team members, and families regarding patient goals and progress.
Participate in assigned patient conferences as a member of the health care team.
Participate in discharge planning and provide a written discharge summary with goals and recommendations for future intervention.