Physical Therapist- Acute Pediatrics Per Diem

Advocate Health

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluations
Patient treatment plan implementation
Documentation and billing compliance
This role involves interpreting physician referrals and providing individualized physical therapy treatment to pediatric patients in an acute care setting

Job Summary

  • This role involves interpreting physician referrals and providing individualized physical therapy treatment to pediatric patients in an acute care setting.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development programs.
  • The position requires participation in safety initiatives, performance improvement activities, and may include supervision of assistants and students.

Matching Summary

This role involves interpreting physician referrals and providing individualized physical therapy treatment to pediatric patients in an acute care setting.

Salary

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluations
  • patient treatment plan implementation
  • documentation and billing compliance
  • manual therapy and patient positioning
  • use of therapeutic modalities and equipment
  • weekend and holiday coverage availability
  • patient safety and infection control

Nice-to-have

  • team collaboration and communication
  • participation in performance improvement
  • professional growth and continuing education
  • supervision of physical therapy assistants
  • knowledge of pediatric growth and development

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in state of work
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • No prior experience required
  • Maintain continuing education requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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