Physical Therapist - PEDs & Adolescents - Seasonal

Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Ability KC is seeking a Physical Therapist for our Summer Pediatric and Adolescent program. This position is a Summer PRN-as needed-and offers flexibility.   Under general direction of the Supervisor, the Physical Therapist will perform patient care related tasks and functional supervision of support staff in our Pediatric rehabilitation services.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

Experience:

• No experience required.
• Prior hospital or neuro-rehab experience preferred.
• One year of peds experience preferred if providing service to individuals’ birth to 13

License/Certification:

• Missouri State license or license eligible

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification:

• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required
• CPR certification or eligible
• Word processing experience preferred

Who We Are:

Ability KC is built on a strong funding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community.

Our Culture:

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.