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The wheelchair specialist (physical therapist) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (physicians, vendors, wheelchair technicians, care coordinators, etc.) to provide the highest quality care to the patient and family.  Specifically this position will be working within a dedicated wheelchair, seating and positioning program.  In this position, you will provide physical therapy services for a variety of pediatric diagnoses for patients from infants through adolescents or young adults.

Patient Care:

Direct patient care including:  Evaluation, plan of care, treatment, and documentation 

Evaluation: 

Perform patient evaluations to include subjective information, objective information, synthesize an assessment statement, and create a patient/family centered plan of care that is unique to the patient’s seating and positioning needs.

Plan of Care:

                        Create patient specific therapeutic dosing, including frequency and duration, for

delivery, fit, and ongoing care of the patient and seating and positioning system.

           Treatment: 

Perform patient centered treatment including, but not limed to:

Specific treatment protocols, per the plan of care, pertaining to seating and positioning.

Provide specific seating and positioning education to the patient and family.

Provide patient and family options for various available seating and positioning systems.

Provide the most appropriate seating and positioning system for the patient.  

Write letters of medical necessity to justify all components of the seating and

Positioning system

            Documentation:

Perform patient specific documentation of evaluation and treatment sessions in accordance with Utah state practice act specifications while taking into consideration unique payer requirements. 

Education

Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy required 

Certification/Licensure

licensed in state of practice required (UT)

Skills

2 years physical therapy experience preferred

Seating and mobility technology experience preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Other

COVID-19 Vaccination required.

Shriners Children’s offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid leave
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Pay range for this position is $37.96/hr - $56.93/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education).