Physical Therapist

Shriners Children's•Spokane, WA

1d•$34 - $58

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transition-of-care support, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon referral from a licensed independent practitioner. The therapist provides comprehensive, compliant, and safe clinical care consistent with family-centered care principles and professional standards, working with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care for pediatric patients and their families. As an integral member of the rehabilitation team, the Physical Therapist administers appropriate treatment techniques and modalities to support rehabilitation of children from birth to age 21. The role uses professional judgment and problem-solving to achieve quality outcomes and patient-centered care, and facilitates functional performance through skill development, strength and movement, play-based activities, and social-emotional development. The therapist participates in patient and family teaching and collaborates with other disciplines. The position also supports the team and department through mentoring, education for students and other professionals, special projects, performance improvement, and facility committees. Ongoing professional growth, education, and research are expected, along with maintaining current knowledge of scope of practice, coding and billing, compliant documentation, and revenue-cycle requirements. Care follows Shriners Hospitals for Children’s FOCUSED Program, emphasizing the needs of patients and their families.

Requirements

Licensed in Washington state.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Provide patient evaluation and therapy services, including direct care, patient and family education, and transition-of-care support upon licensed independent practitioner referral.
Administer appropriate treatment techniques and modalities for rehabilitation of children aged birth to 21.
Provide safe, compliant, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, family-centered clinical care and work toward optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborate with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Participate in patient and family teaching and collaborate with other disciplines.
Facilitate functional performance through skill development, strength and movement, play-based activities, and social-emotional development.
Adhere to the scope and standards of practice defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Contribute to the team and develop leadership skills through mentoring and education for students and other professionals.
Participate in department development and improvement through special projects, performance improvement, and facility committees.
Pursue ongoing professional education and research aligned with patient care and the hospital’s strategic direction.
Maintain current knowledge of scope of practice, coding and billing practices, compliant documentation, and revenue-cycle requirements.
Provide care according to Shriners Hospitals for Children’s FOCUSED Program.