Pediatric Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

*Up to $1,200 sign-on bonus!

Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Pediatric Physical Therapist to our Outpatient team at Wolfson Children's Hospital, in Jacksonville FL! This is a PRN day shift opportunity with potential to float to other campuses as needed. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.

As a Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist, you would be responsible for:

• Perform mat evaluations on pediatric patients.
• Conducts equipment trials and completes letters of medical necessity for pediatric equipment including: gait trainers, special needs beds, activity chairs, standrs, bath chairs, and medical child passenger safety seats.
• Evaluates pediatric patients for custom wheelchairs.
• Performs clinic trials.
• Provides patient and caregiver training and education.
• Works collaboratively with DME providers as well as alternative funding sources. 
• Participates in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
• Participates in mandatory education and licensure requirements.

*Active BLS from the American Heart Association and licensure from the FL Department of Health required*

This Pediatric Physical Therapist will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital in downtown Jacksonville. If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply today!

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Less than 1 year Orthopedics
• Neuro Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist Required

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.