Physical Therapist - Part Time 30 hours/wk

Company Overview

Shriners Children\u2019s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. The Physical Therapist position provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral.

We have an opportunity for a Part Time Physical Therapist to join our Rehab team. This is a  exempt and benefits eligible position.  Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this role is a well-rounded pediatric physical therapist who enjoys working with both orthopedic and developmental populations in a collaborative, specialty care environment. You\u2019ll be most successful in this role if you bring the following:

• Pediatric orthopedic expertiseYou have experience managing post-operative pediatric patients, including cases such as ACL reconstruction, periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), tibial derotational osteotomy, and other complex lower extremity surgeries.


• Outpatient pediatric experienceYou are comfortable practicing in an outpatient setting and have worked with children in a clinical and play-based (not solely school-based) environment.


• Versatility across orthopedic and developmental careYou enjoy treating a diverse caseload\u2014ranging from post-surgical rehab to children with gait abnormalities, toe walking, hip dysplasia, back pain, and motor delays.


• Experience with mobility equipment and assistive technologyYou have evaluated or are eager to evaluate pediatric patients for wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, strollers, and other adaptive equipment.


• Collaboration with DME vendorsYou understand how to partner with equipment vendors to ensure appropriate selection, justification, and procurement of mobility devices.


• Integration of prosthetics and orthoticsYou are comfortable working alongside prosthetists and orthotists and incorporating bracing or prosthetic considerations into your treatment plans.


• Team-oriented mindsetYou value interdisciplinary care and actively collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, therapists, and other providers to achieve the best outcomes.


• Pediatric-focused clinical reasoningYou can adapt orthopedic rehabilitation principles to meet the unique needs of growing children and adolescents.


• Family-centered approachYou engage patients and caregivers effectively, using developmentally appropriate strategies to support progress and carryover outside the clinic.


• Confidence managing a complex caseloadYou are an independent clinician who can balance a varied caseload and thrives in a specialty pediatric orthopedic setting.

This is not an all inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed in WA


• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• 1 year experience in Physical Therapy

Full job description available on the employer's site.