Physical Therapist Neurodevelopmental

Job Overview

The Physical Therapist I 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 I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

The Rehabilitative Medicine Program at Children's Hospital Colorado strives to provide evidence-based, expert care to our patients and their families. Physical therapists in the Neurodevelopmental and Muscle Disorders Program work within a multidisciplinary team of providers to maximize function and participation for infants, children, and young adults impacted by neurodevelopmental disability, genetic conditions, medical disorders, neuro-typical developmental delay, and progressive diseases.

Diagnoses include but are not limited to:
Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Torticollis, Developmental Delay, Pelvic Health concerns, orthopedic, genetic, or neurological based diagnoses with foot/ankle or gait impairments, and Spinal Defects. Physical therapists in this program are specialists in evaluating impairments, functional limitations and participation restrictions across the lifespan using a variety of methods and interpreting results to develop relevant functional goals in collaboration with their patients and their families.

Clinicians are expected to incorporate child and family perspectives, clinical experience and training, and evidence to design comprehensive programs targeted toward achieving patient and family goals. This program places a strong emphasis on the use of outcome measures and incorporation of evidence-based practice in developing the plansof care for each individual patient.

Department:
Broomfield Physical Therapy

Job Information: 1.0 FTE - Full-Time - eligible for benefits

Shift Details: M-F, variable schedule (4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts).

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other 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.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in PT required. Doctorate in PT preferred.
• Experience
  • Required:
    
    None. Two to three years of experience as a PT preferred. Experience or interest in pelvic health -- training provided on site.
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Physical Therapist
• Additional Requirements
  • License required after hire…