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Physical Therapist - Pediatric (Outpatient) OT

Tower Health

#Healthcare #BLS Certification #Physical Therapy #Pediatrics #Outpatient #Therapeutic Interventions #Allied Health #Pediatric Trauma Center #Functional Status Assessment

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning of patients with physical deficits. They also collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to improve program quality and productivity.

Requirements summary

A Doctorate Degree is required, though a combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates should possess a PA Physical Therapy License, BLS Certification, and preferably 1-2 years of pediatric experience.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTreatment PlanningProgram DevelopmentQuality ImprovementService OrientationDischarge PlanningProductivity ImprovementTherapeutic InterventionsTeamwork SkillsGeneral Clerical SkillsAssessment of Functional Status

Job description

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist will be responsible for the assessment of functional status, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, re-assessment, and discharge planning of patients with physical deficits referred for Physical Therapy Services. The Physical Therapy will work as a team member within the hospital. The Physical Therapist will also participate in program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity improvement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree Experience 1-2 years of Pediatric Physical therapy experience strongly preferred Certification and Licensure PA Physical Therapy License BLS Certification Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Excellent Teamwork Skills General Clerical Skills Service Orientation About St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children St.
Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
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Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics.
It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.
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Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St.
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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.