Physical Therapist

About the job

Shriners Children's Spokane is hiring a per diem physical therapist for its rehab team. The therapist evaluates and treats children from birth to age 21, working with families, medical staff and other disciplines on individual plans of care.

Shriners Children's says it has more than 20 hospitals, clinics and other locations, and that it cares for children whether or not their family can pay or has insurance.

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients and provide therapy, including direct care, patient and family education and transitions of care, on referral from a licensed independent practitioner
• Design and carry out individualized plans of care with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team
• Use treatment techniques and modalities suited to children, building strength, movement, skills and social-emotional development through play-based activities
• Follow the scope and standards of practice of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Mentor and teach students and other professionals
• Take part in department projects, performance improvement and facility committees
• Keep current on scope of practice, coding and billing, and compliant documentation

What you need

• A physical therapy license in WA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• One year of physical therapy experience

Schedule

• Per diem