Physical Therapist Pediatric Acute Care

Job Overview

Pediatric Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT)

The Pediatric Acute Care Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to infants, children, and adolescents who are hospitalized for acute medical, surgical, neurological, traumatic, or complex conditions. The PT works as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe mobility, optimize functional outcomes, support development, and facilitate family education throughout the acute care stay.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Inpatient pediatric hospital setting including medical/surgical units, ICU, and specialty units
• Job Details: Full-Time; 40 hours/week – eligible for benefits
• Shift: May include weekends, holidays, or on-call rotation depending on department needs
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations addressing strength, range of motion, endurance, functional mobility, gross motor development, balance, and cardiopulmonary tolerance
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with patient needs, medical status, and developmental level
• Provide interventions to improve mobility, prevent deconditioning, manage pain, support respiratory function, and promote participation in age-appropriate activities
• Safely mobilize patients with lines, tubes, medical equipment, and post-surgical precautions
• Assess equipment needs and recommend assistive devices, orthoses, positioning supports, or adaptive equipment
  
  

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, child life specialists, case management, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and discharge planning
• Communicate patient progress, recommendations, and concerns clearly and effectively
  
  

Family & Caregiver Education

• Educate patients and families on mobility, positioning, exercises, precautions, and equipment use
• Support caregivers in preparation for discharge and transition to home and provide recommendations for ongoing physical therapy services.
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory standards, and payer requirements
• Adhere to patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards
  
  

Professional Practice

• Maintain current licensure and required certifications
• Participate in departmental initiatives, education, mentoring, and performance improvement activities
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program strongly preferred.
• Experience Required: None. Experience in pediatric acute care, pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, or PICU settings strongly preferred. Experience working with medically complex patients preferred. Familiarity with developmental care and family-centered practice preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support for Providers with at least 6 months prior to expiration Physical Therapist in Colorado
• Additional Requirements License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.
  
  

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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