Physical Therapist I or II

As part of the Rehabilitation Services department, serves as a clinical expert with advanced knowledge and skills to study, identify, evaluate, and treat functional, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and developmental disorders, and other deficits/disabilities that result from diagnosis or treatment. Provides preventative, habilitative, rehabilitative, adaptive, and palliative care to both inpatients and outpatients. Provides evidence-based treatment to improve outcomes and quality of life. Oversees provision of lower extremity prosthetic/orthotic devices and mobility aids. Consistently participates in and/or leads the development and implementation of programming, education, and research initiatives in collaboration with departmental and intra-departmental administration. Assists the Lead Therapist as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned or identified to meet the goals, objectives, and mission of the Rehabilitation Services and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Physical Therapist I

Minimum Education and/or Training:

Master's degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Two years of experience with a team approach preferred.

At least one year of pediatric experience preferred. Those with less than one year of experience must demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional skills.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

Licensure by State of Tennessee Board of Examiners, Division of Health Related Boards required.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

Member of the American Physical Therapy Association required.

Physical Therapist II

Minimum Education and/or Training:

Master's degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Five years of experience with a team approach preferred. Two years of pediatric experience required, with pediatric oncology experience preferred. One year of relevant and productive research experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

Licensure by State of Tennessee Board of Examiners, Division of Health Related Boards required.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

Member of the American Physical Therapy Association required.

Compensation

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