Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)

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 Shreveport is where hope and healing meet.   We are a regional leader in pediatric orthopedics and provide comprehensive care for a full range of orthopedic conditions, including fractures, sports injuries, spine, hand, Cleft Lip & Palate and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.  As pediatric orthopedic specialists, we are a multispecialty outpatient clinic that is home to the only Clinical Motion Analysis Lab in the state of Louisiana. Our orthopedic services also extend to an Outreach clinic located in Marshall, Texas.

 

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Shreveport is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Rehab department.  The Physical Therapist 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.  In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help our pediatric patients with orthopedic and sports medicine related conditions.  You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education and training to meet the needs of our patients helping them return to sport.  The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to multiple patient types.

 

Hours: In this position you will work 10 hour shifts - 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday (with one day off per week).  Five - 8 hour shifts would also be considered, if desired.

Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as mentoring and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate, thorough documentation.

 

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:

Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy

Louisiana PT license

 

Preferred:

1 year physical therapy experience; new graduates will be considered

Pediatric experience

Sports experience