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A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and
motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's
different.Job OverviewThe Physical Therapist II provide physical therapy services including
evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general
competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical
therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants and students
with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and
education to families. The Physical Therapist II successfully fulfills the
requirements of a specified area or completes and maintains the Career
Advancement Program (CAP), demonstrating both excellence in job
performance and on-going contributions in service, education and research,
and professional development and leadership.Additional InformationDepartment Name: Anschutz IP Physical Therapy
Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
Shift: 4x10 hour shifts with occasional weekend supportQualificationsEDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
EXPERIENCE -Two years of professional experience as physical therapist with a
strong preference for inpatient acute care/rehab experience and pediatric
inpatient and/or outpatient experience.
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR and maintained
criteria for Physical Therapist II and obtained requirements listed in the
Career Advancement Program guidelines.
LICENSURE - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Physical Therapist license; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical
Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employmentResponsibilitiesPOPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate - 30 days to 1yr
Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the
functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and ot er providers to
ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as
necessary.
Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for
format, location, and time frames.
Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized
programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of
cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.