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Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Rehab/Therapy Posting #: 1022755 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary This position provides physical therapy services to a pediatric population, from neonatal through adolescence/young adulthood. Performs evaluation, program planning, and treatment of patients using modalities including exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, mobilization, heat/cold, taping, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, specific to age and developmental/functional level determined by assessment. Position Duties Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to: neurological, sensorimotor, musculoskeletal disorders/delays, complex medical conditions, and trauma. Demonstrates knowledge of typical development and possesses skills necessary to provide age appropriate services. Uses pediatric-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child, using a framework of family-centered care. Establishes appropriate treatment plans with age-appropriate, functional, and measurable goals with target timeframes. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian. Implements patient’s plan of care using treatment modalities including but not limited to: exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, mobilization, heat/cold, taping, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound as prescribed by a physician. This may include recommendations for dynamic medical equipment to maximize function. Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function within the home/community and implementation of home program. Provides care as outlined in the Standards of Care section of the APTA and Phoenix Children’s Policies & Procedures Manual. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management. Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within the hospital and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, school re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds. Builds and maintains rapport within the department, hospital, and community, while professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs assistive personnel including but not limited to physical therapist assistants, rehab technicians, and students, providing input into their performance evaluations. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission: To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. Vision: Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values: We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Education Graduation from a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Required Experience Pediatric experience. Preferred Special Skills Specialty training in pediatric ortho, neuro, NDT, taping, child development, or other relevant pediatric areas. Preferred APTA pediatric specialty certification. Preferred Additional Requirements Current Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy license or current Physical Therapy license with compact license privileges in Arizona, prior to start date. Required Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card, prior to start date. Required Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, prior to start date. Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Climbing – Frequently Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Frequently Hearing – Frequently Pushing/pulling – Constantly Reaching – Constantly Sitting – Frequently Standing – Frequently Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Constantly Talking – Frequently Tasting/smelling – Occasionally Walking – Constantly Near Vision – Frequently Far Vision – Frequently Color Discrimination – Occasionally Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Constantly Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Constantly #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.