Physical Therapist

This position provides physical therapy services to pediatric population, neonate to adolescence, including evaluation and treatment, using modalities such as exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, light and ultrasound. Position Duties Evaluates and treats patients with sensory‑motor and/or musculoskeletal disorders/delays, demonstrating knowledge of normal growth and skills necessary to provide age appropriate services, using exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, light, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. Includes recommendations for equipment to maximize performance and provides care as outlined in the standards of care section of the Policies & Procedures Manual. Maintains appropriate documentation in compliance with Joint Commission and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management. Organizes, develops, implements, and coordinates motor performance of patient care with other disciplines within the hospital and community resources, including discharge planning via charting, letters, care conferences, and rounds; provides patient/family teaching for appropriate function within the home and implementation of home program; prepares and participates in in‑service training programs regularly. Uses pediatric based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age and disability of children; establishes appropriate treatment plans with age‑appropriate goals and target timeframes discussed with family and mutually agreed upon. Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community; professionally interacts with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel; supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education BA or higher degree from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (Required) Experience Pediatric experience (Preferred) Special Skills Pediatric orthopedics and/or neurology, child development (Preferred) Additional Requirements Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy license prior to start date (Required) AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date (Required) BLS certification from the American Heart Association prior to start date (Required) Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly Physical Requirement – Hearing – Frequently Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Frequently Physical Requirement – Reaching – Frequently Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently Physical Requirement – Standing – Constantly Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Walking – Constantly Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Frequently Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Frequently Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Constantly Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr