Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

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Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

remote type

Onsite

locations

Salem-MA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

RQ4026938

Site: Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Provide physical therapy services to pediatric patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

-Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.

-Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.

-Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.

-Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.

-Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.

-Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.

-Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

-Spauling Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physical Therapist [State License] - required

Experience

1-2 years of pediatric experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.

- Basic skills in math and computer science.

- Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.

- Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.

- Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.

- Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.

- Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.

- Computer proficiency required.

- Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

- Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).

- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

- High level of service delivery.

- Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

- Attention to detail.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

35 Congress Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at ....

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