Physical Therapist - Motion Analysis Center

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s 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.

 

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.

 

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

Job Overview

The Motion Analysis Center Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive physical therapy evaluations incorporating 3D Instrumented Gait Analysis in the assessment of pediatric patients with complex movement difficulties. In this position, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice professionals and engineers in developing evidence-based treatment plans, documenting treatment outcomes, and planning ongoing monitoring and care to meet the needs of patients and caregivers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Examination of the patient including history/systems review, physical examination, selection and administration of special tests and outcome measures
• Collection of motion capture data, EMG, pedobarograph, and video in partnership with engineering teammates
• Interpretation of collected data and generation of physical therapy report
• Provision of patient and family education about motion analysis procedures and how data may help guide their child’s care
• Participation in multidisciplinary patient reviews to determine individualized treatment plans
• Participation in ongoing professional education, training, and development to expand knowledge
• Participation in ongoing system-wide research projects

 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. Training and mentorship may be provided for the right candidate.

 

 

This position is full-time and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $55.71 - $78.65/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs of the pediatric patient and their family.
• Conducts interdisciplinary team meetings to review MAC findings, interpretations and recommendations.
• Mentors and educates to residents, students and other professionals.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research.
• Maintains current knowledge in changes related to the scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.
• Works in collaboration with the SMAC PT and local leaders, to provide exceptional care following the Shriners Hospitals for Children® FOCUSED©™ Program. This program is a system-wide model for professional practice