Physical Therapist I or II
St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAbout the role
As part of the Rehabilitation Services department, serves as a clinical expert with advanced knowledge and skills to study, identify, evaluate, and treat functional, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and developmental disorders, and other deficits/disabilities that result from diagnosis or treatment. Provides preventative, habilitative, rehabilitative, adaptive, and palliative care to both inpatients and outpatients. Provides evidence-based treatment to improve outcomes and quality of life. Oversees provision of lower extremity prosthetic/orthotic devices and mobility aids. Consistently participates in and/or leads the development and implementation of programming, education, and research initiatives in collaboration with departmental and intra-departmental administration. Assists the Lead Therapist as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned or identified to meet the goals, objectives, and mission of the Rehabilitation Services and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Physical Therapist I
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Master’s degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Two years of experience with a team approach preferred.
At least one year of pediatric experience preferred. Those with less than one year of experience must demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional skills.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
Licensure by State of Tennessee Board of Examiners, Division of Health Related Boards required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association required.
Physical Therapist II
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Master’s degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Five years of experience with a team approach preferred. Two years of pediatric experience required, with pediatric oncology experience preferred. One year of relevant and productive research experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
Licensure by State of Tennessee Board of Examiners, Division of Health Related Boards required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association required.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Physical Therapist I or II.Explore our exceptional benefits!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a fami
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