Pediatric Physical Therapist

Please email resume and salary requirements to employment@sensoryhealth.org
Reference Physical Therapist in the subject line.

Our pediatric licensed physical therapist will provide physical therapy services including; evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general competencies for outpatient children and families seen at STAR Institute. Provide supervision to aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or clients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families. Experience in working with neurodivergent patients and families is required, this includes autism, ADHD, SPD, anxiety, specific learning differences.

Applicants must have two to five years of pediatric experience, NDT/SI certification/DIR certification. Training/experience in trauma-informed care and AAC is also a plus. Must have great organizational and communication skills and be comfortable working in a neurodivergent affirming setting. Salary commensurate with experience. Must be eligible for PT registration in the state of Colorado.

 

All candidates

Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

  • Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
  • Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
  • Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position
    Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
  • Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s)and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces