Hello all,
I wanted to share with you a rare-to-find pediatric oncology physical
therapist employment opportunity. I am excited that Children’s National
Hospital has developed this position specifically devoted to this
population, and I hope it can be filled by a passionate physical therapist
who can take this program to the next level. I have copied the job
description below and provided both the direct Children’s National
Hospital’s posting and the indeed.com posting.
I’m happy to answer any questions you may have about the potential for
this position. The position is listed for someone with advanced experience
but encourage anyone with a passion for pediatric hematology/oncology to
reach out about this position, even if you do not meet the minimal
qualifications listed.
*Physical Therapist II* *-* *(220001HF)*
*Description*
The Physical Therapist Level II to provide coverage for CNH Cancer
Survivorship Program and assistance with Sickle Cell Program. Will
participate in clinics, assist with providing therapy and coordinatiing
therapy for children and families with primary cancer diagonses and related
medical issues. In addition will coordinate services with IP Oncology
therapists and provide OP physical therapy treatment for this population.
Must have 4 years clinical experience with at least partial focus in
pediatric oncology.
*Qualifications*
*Minimum Work Experience*
4 years At least 4-5 Years of Pediatric experience and successful
submission of Professional Ladder application. .
*Required Licenses and Certifications*
Physical Therapist
Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction. .
*Functional Accountabilities*
*Clinical Skills and Expertise*
- Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference
pursuant to practice acts.
- Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis,
functional limitation and patient history.
- Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate
treatment plan and functional goal outcome.
- Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency
areas.
- Recognize advanced competency in 1-2 clinical areas.
- Present one case study and one evidence based practice inservice to
department staff.
*Documentation*
- Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and
outpatient documentation.
- Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed.
*Leadership*
- Act as an ongoing mentor to Level I staff, students and other health
care professionals.
- Assume primary or back up clinical instructor role for students.
- Assist team to prioritize and plan daily treatment schedules and
manage patient load.
- Participate and enhance role of physical therapy in multidisciplinary
clinics, programs and research.
*Administrative*
- Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, Beartime
and requested operations input on time.
- Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.
- Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect
update in care and best practice.
*Organizational Accountabilities*
*Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational
Commitment/Identification*
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are
met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or
performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision
making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act
and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
*Primary Location*
*:* District of Columbia-Washington
*Work Locations*
*:*
Sheikh Zayed Campus
111 Michigan Avenue
Washington 20010
*Job*
*:* Allied Health
*Organization*
*:* Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
*Position Status:* R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
*Shift:* Day
*Work Schedule:* M-F 8-4:30
*Job Posting*
*:* Jun 7, 2022, 2:57:20 PM
Job Description - Physical Therapist II (220001HF) (taleo.net)
<https://cnhs.taleo.net/careersection/1/jobdetail.ftl?job=220001HF&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York>
Physical Therapist II - Washington, DC 20010 - Indeed.com
<https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=825494221e1e30db&tk=1g5mh9ubo2i70001&from=serp&vjs=3>
Best,
Kelly Rock
