Physical Therapist II - Inpatient/Outpatient Oncology

Do you feel called to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children impacted by cancer? Children's National Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric hospitals, is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist II to join our Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Clinic .

This role supports children and families across the full continuum of care, providing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services to pediatric oncology patients. The therapist will play a key role in multidisciplinary care focused on mobility, function, endurance, and quality of life throughout treatment and recovery. The Physical Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, abnormal and normal development, and modalities such as hydrotherapy and electric therapy. Work collaboratively with leadership and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of Rehabilitation Program and specifically with Physical Therapy Department.

Consistently ranked among the ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and tied for #1 in the Mid-Atlantic region , Children's National offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for program development, clinical advancement, education, and research.

Why Join Children's National?

• Nationally recognized leader in pediatric care, research, and advocacy
• Specialized Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Clinic focused on long-term survivorship and quality of life
• Opportunity to support both inpatient and outpatient oncology populations
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across Hematology/Oncology, Rehabilitation, and specialty services
• Support for professional growth, clinical ladder advancement, and future research initiatives
• Mission-driven culture centered on children, families, and innovation

Position Summary
Physical Therapist II Therapist's responsibilities will include:

• Participation in multidisciplinary clinics for screening and coordination of therapy services for children and their families with primary cancer diagnosis, and their related medical issues.
• Development of educational programs for children and their families on effective and safe exercise.
• Coordination of services and communication with IP Hematology/Oncology therapist's during hospitalizations
• Provision of OP treatment as needed for this population
• Participation in future research opportunities

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 4-5 Years of Pediatric experience and successful submission of Professional Ladder application.
• Clinical experience with at least partial focus in pediatric oncology.
  Required Licenses and Certifications
• Physical Therapist
• Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction. Functional Accountabilities Clinical Skills and Expertise
  
  
• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.

• Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history.

• Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate treatment plan and functional goal outcome.

• Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency areas.

• Recognize advanced competency in 1-2 clinical areas.

• Present one case study and one evidence-based practice Inservice to department staff.

Documentation

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.

• Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed.

Leadership

• Act as an ongoing mentor to Level I staff, students and other health care professionals.

• Assume primary or back up clinical instructor role for students.

• Assist team to prioritize and plan daily treatment schedules and manage patient load.

• Participate and enhance role of physical therapy in multidisciplinary clinics, programs and research.

Administrative

• Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, Beartime and requested operations input on time.

• Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.

• Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.