Part Time Physiotherapist

Physical Therapist (Part-Time)Part-Time, 20 Hours a week, Weekdays Provides Physical Therapy evaluation, treatment, teaching, and consultation to the pediatric patient and the occasional adult patient.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates proficiency in treatment techniques of physical therapy for the pediatric patientAdheres to the American Physical Therapy Association Code of EthicsAdministers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needsAnalyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of patient and family, incorporating factors of child's developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placementImplements an individualized therapy plan of care. Instructs patient, caregivers, teachers (for KDS student) and support personnel, as appropriate, for carryover of therapeutic activitiesEvaluates need for therapy equipment and assistive devices. Instructs patient, caregivers, teachers (for KDS student) and support personnel in use and care of assistive devices and equipmentEvaluates and reports patient progress to treatment team, caregiver(s) and supervisor as necessary. Strongly communicates with other members of the Franciscan Children's care team and outside providers as appropriate and necessary, to ensure comprehensive interdisciplinary care.Participates in discharge planning, including coordination of services with other providers and caregiver(s)Adheres to department documentation and productivity guidelinesMay supervise physical therapy support personnel (examples: PTA, PT student, PT Aide)Participates in department quality improvement initiativesMaintains professional knowledge which may include attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in continuing educational opportunities and/or membership in the APTADesigns and teaches home program and determines need for any adaptation to home environmentSuccessfully completes hospital and department specific orientation and ongoing mandatory educational and regulatory requirementsOther essential duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the departmentHours meet the needs of the departmentAssigned program(s) meet the needs of the department and may vary based on departmental needEducation And ExperienceA Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited program- doctorate preferred. A minimum of one year pediatric experience is preferred. Pediatric experience or new graduates with graduate clinical experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of professional therapy principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the pediatric populationStrong organizational and time management skillsCapable of prioritizing and triaging prioritiesAble to provide clear and meaningful feedback to patients and caregiver(s)Understands and maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines for patients and employeesAdheres to Franciscan Children's safety and security standardsAdherence to Joint Commission StandardsProficient in Microsoft 365 and applicable electronic health record documentation