PRN Physical Therapist Creighton Pediatric Therapy
PRN Physical Therapist Creighton Pediatric Therapy
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Evaluates patients with known or suspected health conditions and performs therapeutic treatment procedures as indicated. Makes patient referrals to other health care agencies/disciplines as indicated. Instructs patients and family members in individualized activity programs designed to maximize functional abilities. Completes timely documentation. Preference to experience in pediatric intensive care unit and/or advanced care unit in pediatrics but not required. Employee would have to be available for weekend coverage at least once a month as well as some weekday coverage. Employee is also responsible for supporting the mission goals and vision of Creighton Pediatric Therapy
Essential Functions:
Physical therapists evaluate and treat people who haveinjuries illnesses or disabilities to help them with activities of daily living and other skills that promote independence.
Uses computer programs to assist with administrative responsibilities related to clinical practice.
Care coordination between a healthcare team related to patient care.
Education & Experience:
Graduation from a CAPTEaccredited physical therapy education program is required.
Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
Display proficiency in the use of common physical therapy standardized assessments an understanding of childhood development and the use of treatment procedures.
Completion of HIPAA and immunization requirements prior to patient care.
Completion of NPI number and insurance plan credentialing prior to independent patient care required.
Completion of background check and drug screen during the preemployment process.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.
Ability to resolve conflict amongst staff and to work collaboratively with clinic director clinic assistant director clinic manager clinic staff (including other physical therapists occupational therapists and speech pathologists) referring physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Ability to concentrate and focus on projects.
Possesses creative systems thinking to ensure operational efficiency.
Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Selfcontrol and stress tolerance in dealing with multiple requests and conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Demonstrates clear verbal nonverbal and written communication skills especially in recording evaluations and patient progress notes.
Functions effectively and efficiently under stress with frequent interruptions.
Requires minimal sustained direction in carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
Selfstarting and selfmotivating.
Experience in clinical education and student learning within the clinical learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with other therapy disciplines and cotreat/coordinate care as needed.
Uses the clinic documentation system independently following training/orientation.
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Physical Therapy by the Nebraska State Department of Health is required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Creighton University salary ranges are determined by role level of responsibility and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including jobrelated skills experience and relevant education. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Why Creighton
At Creighton you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty staff and students inspired to change the world. Here we offer meaningful work driven by a 475yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.
Creighton University an R2 Carnegie classification is a Jesuit Catholic university. In this Ignatian tradition Creighton emphasizes the type of research that engages the world and that is driven by engaged teachers who are committed to justice and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of society. Recognized for its undergraduate research profile and its six health professional schools. Creighton is an urban campus in the heart of Omaha Nebraska a vibrant and growing city of nearly a million people with four Fortune 500 companies an active sports scene a vibrant arts community and a nationallyrecognized restaurant scene.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race color religion sex marital status national origin age disability citizenship sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies scholarship and loan programs and other programs and activities are administered without unlawful discrimination. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process please contact Human Resources Phone: 402.280.1405.
Employment Type
Gig
