Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist (PRN - Flexible Hours)

Child Serve 's talented team of therapists specializes in pediatric rehab and works together to create plans specific to each child's needs. As an Inpatient Physical Therapist , you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children in our inpatient service at our Johnston location and residential group homes in the Des Moines metro.

PRN Inpatient PT rate is $45/hour. PRN Group Home PT rate is $55/hour.

Schedule

• PRN/flexible schedule Monday-Friday during typical business hours

What You'll Do

• Plan and prepare individualized, creative, and unique activities to meet each child's individual goals
• Administer appropriate standardized tests/screenings/informal assessments/clinical observations
• Adhere to the plan of care as written
• Provide interpretation and/or counseling of test results to clients/caregivers as well as ongoing feedback regarding progress
• Provide appropriate recommendations, equipment, referrals and/or follow-up for each case
• Assist in the research/development of clinical practices and competencies
• Participate in internal quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities
• Must meet Child Serve and Child Serve Therapy’s mandatory education requirements and be willing to attend additional training to improve process and procedures

What You'll Need

• Master's level or higher graduate of an APTA approved physical therapy program and active license in the state of Iowa
• Preferred: Pediatric experience
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org .

Why Child Serve ?

Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops . As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at Child Serve .
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together . Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.