What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physical Therapist position at Boys Town?
Job Summary:
In a career as a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you join us in providing life-changing care to pediatric patients with both general and neurological therapy needs. In this role, you will conduct evaluation of known or suspected health conditions, develop treatment plans and goals, provide appropriate therapeutic interventions, and education to children and families. Complete timely documentation, coordinates care with other members of the health care team within and outside of the organization
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, to include daytime and early evening shifts.
Location: Mother Theresa Lane
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Works within a multidisciplinary team either in a pediatric clinic, or as part of an assigned research team to provide physical therapy interventions meant to optimize functional mobility and physical activity for children/adolescents.
- If assigned to research, this individual will utilize field best practices to help conduct and document innovative interventions in the field of physical therapy.
- Educates and brings awareness to children and families about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, including the role physical activity plays in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Creates a treatment plan that is developmentally, physically, and age appropriate for the patient that also includes caregiver involvement.
- Analyzes information obtained from medical records, test results, objective findings, and patient subjective reports to assist in formulating a treatment plan.
- Screens for physical limitations or barriers that could decrease participation in physical activity or could cause injury including but not limited to poor balance, deformities, weakness, and improper form.
- Provides physical therapy in accordance with the medical team and scope of practice to patients with musculoskeletal injuries or risk for injury due to impaired balance, mobility, ROM, posture, or strength.
- Communicates patient treatment interventions, plan of care, and outcomes with the medical team and referring provider.
- As assigned, may coordinate, and oversee age-appropriate group exercise classes for patients and their families.
- As assigned, may partner with multi-disciplinary research teams that tie physical therapy practice to neuroscience research.
- Participates in educational events, in-services, presentations, student observation experiences, and research opportunities within the clinic.
- Pursues ongoing education related to the field of pediatric physical therapy and exercise promotion in children and families.
- Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a physical therapy education program required.
- A current or eligible for license in the State of Nebraska in physical therapy required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.