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Sports Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Seattle Children's

Federal Way, WAFull-time$46.96–70.43/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$46.96–70.43/hr
Location
Federal Way, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Washington State PT LicenseBLS CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Seattle Children's is hiring a Sports Physical Therapist- Per Diem. The Per Diem Ambulatory Sports Physical Therapist provides outpatient care for children and teens with sports and orthopedic injuries at Seattle Children’s. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the therapist evaluates, plans and implements individualized treatment programs, collaborates with families and interdisciplinary staff, and supports pediatric patients’ recovery and well‑being.

Key focus areas include Provide specialized outpatient sports and orthopedic therapy to pediatric patients, Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs, and Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy, Current Washington State License, and BLS. Important skills include Washington State PT License and BLS.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Washington State PT LicenseBLS

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyCurrent Washington State PT LicenseBLS CertificationMasters or Doctorate in Physical TherapyHospital Based Pediatric Physical Therapy Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Embrace the opportunity to become a Per Diem Ambulatory Sports Physical Therapist, providing specialized outpatient care for children and teens with sports and orthopedic injuries. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation and injury prevention in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Make a difference in youth sports medicine at Seattle Children’s.

The Physical Therapist provides evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients to support their development, recovery, and overall well-being. This role includes evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams. The therapist works with children facing a variety of challenges, including physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in physical therapy.

Required Credentials

Current Washington State license to practice as a physical therapist. BLS.

Preferred

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Experience in hospital based pediatric physical therapy.

Compensation Range

$46.96 - $70.43 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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