Perm Physical Therapist Inpatient

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.

Basic computer skills required.

Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting

Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served

Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient

Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.

Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.

Is a patient advocate.

Other duties as assigned.

Pediatric Physical Therapist The Following Also Apply

Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents for various health conditions. Addressing motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, etc.

Interviewing children and family members, using physical examination to diagnose movement disorder.

Ability to evaluate and treat patient from 18 years old and older.

Float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates.

Evaluates and treats pediatric patients from birth to 18 years old, regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.

Settings include inpatient, inpatient emergency department.