Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient

(Southern Finger Lakes region)

$70,000–$100,000 annually | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Opportunity

You'll provide specialized physical therapy care to pediatric patients in a dedicated outpatient clinic setting. This full-time, direct hire position gives you the chance to make a lasting impact on children's mobility, function, and quality of life while working day shifts alongside a supportive pediatric physical therapy team.

Your Day-to-Day

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients by conducting comprehensive assessments, interviewing patients and families, and reviewing physician requisitions to determine physical condition and therapy needs
• Design and implement individualized treatment programs using corrective exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold therapy), and assistive device training
• Document patient care through evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in accordance with professional and departmental standards
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans, recommend program modifications based on patient progress, and discuss treatment alternatives
• Instruct patients and families on proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances, and home exercise programs
• Provide guidance to support staff assigned to assist with patient care and treatment implementation
• Maintain department standards by adhering to policies, procedures, safety protocols, infection control practices, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support equipment care and maintenance for department supplies and therapeutic devices
• Participate in professional development through educational programs, workshops, in-service meetings, and current literature review

What We're Looking For

Required

• Current New York State Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain licensure at time of hire
• Physical capability to lift 30 pounds independently and 150 pounds with assistance; role involves appreciable physical effort including lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan: neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Commitment to universal precautions and infection control practices in patient care

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital setting

Ready to Apply?

Join a supportive pediatric physical therapy team where you'll deliver specialized outpatient care that helps children reach their full potential. Your expertise in evaluation, treatment planning, and family education will directly improve mobility and independence for the patients you serve. Apply today to begin your role as a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Elmira.

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