All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part time, 24 hours per week

Shift: Tues/Thurs/Fri

Location: BE Smith Family Center

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, plans and administers appropriate techniques of treatment as prescribed by a physician.  The PT administers direct patient care treatments in a professional manner and within hospital standards and completes timely and thorough documentation.  S/he conducts individual and group therapy sessions both on land and in the water to assist children to attain maximum potential of gross motor skills.  S/he works closely with parents and other professional staff and participates in team conferences.  S/he determines appropriate equipment for patients and may also assist teachers in the classroom with positioning/handling students for optimal performance as well as providing documentation for the acquisition of equipment.

The value you’ll bring to the team:  

• Conduct initial and annual re-assessments of children on caseload.
• Develop comprehensive evaluation reports for the family and insurance companies.
• Provide direct therapy to assist children to develop maximum fine motor, sensory processing, self-help, and feeding skills.
• Collaborate with other team members including occupational, speech-language and music therapists as well as early childhood special educators and paraprofessionals.
• Provide parent training and education individually and in a group setting.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, Kansas PT license, CPR
• Preferred qualifications: Experience working with kids under 5 years of age