Position Summary

The WashU Med Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to assist the NF Center Coordinator during weekend therapy events for individuals with a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Events are primarily held once a month on Saturdays, in addition to a summer camp for one week in the month of August. Some additional preparation will be needed for each event.

The Physical Therapist will work closely with the NF Center Coordinator, who is also a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend all therapy events, which may include weekends.
• Complete any at home preparation leading up to each event.
• Provide reasonable modifications to all therapy activities.
• Assist individuals during events with the least amount of support needed.
• Collaborate with occupational therapist on program development.
• Brainstorm new event ideas.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Physical Therapy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support Certification, Level C, or obtains certification within one month of employment.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Patient Care Services

Grade

C13-H

Salary Range

$32.73 - $50.74 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.