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Activity-based Technicians (ABTs) are integral members of the Locomotor Training Team and valuable to the success of the team’s efforts. ABTs have a four year college degree with varied backgrounds though many have degrees in Exercise Science, Applied Kinesiology, or Physiology. Individuals who enjoy being part of a team, like advancing people toward their goals, have keen observation skills, and are eager to make a difference are sought for such positions. Newly hired techs are provided both on-the-job training, as well as attend a course on locomotor training and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) specific to pediatrics. Working with children requires additional skills to foster engaging children in appropriate activities. Our pediatric experts provide guidance and direction for the training session and team to best advance the child.
Working as a “team” in which the activity-based technicians and therapist work together to train on the treadmill and integrate new abilities into daily activities with each child. Leadership, communication, and value for the role and contribution of each member are paramount. Specific training is provided for techs by attendance in a pediatric course in locomotor training as well as close mentorship by our team of expert pediatric clinicians.
Open Activity-Based Technician positions.
The Pediatrics Activities-Based Tech I provides a direct supportive role in the delivery of therapy services – primarily in the Activity-Based Therapy, Research and Community Fitness and Wellness Programs. Clinical skills include the physical capacity to provide locomotor training, Effective time management, and Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, with PowerPoint preferred.
Minimum 60 credit hours completion toward degree in exercise science, physiology, or health related field or two years of experience in patient care or research in activity-based therapy or a human locomotor training setting required. Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and basic exercise science preferred. Six months patient care experience in a healthcare facility preferred. BLS certification must be obtain prior to employment.
Job ID: 2020-16679
The Pediatrics Activities-Based Tech I provides a direct supportive role in the delivery of therapy services – primarily in the Activity-Based Therapy, Research and Community Fitness and Wellness Programs. Clinical skills include the physical capacity to provide locomotor training, Effective time management, and Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, with PowerPoint preferred.
Minimum 60 credit hours completion toward degree in exercise science, physiology, or health related field or two years of experience in patient care or research in activity-based therapy or a human locomotor training setting required. Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and basic exercise science preferred. Six months patient care experience in a healthcare facility preferred. BLS certification must be obtain prior to employment.
Job ID: 2020-16680
Physical Therapists conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate evaluations to understand the impact of injury/disease on impairment, activity, and participation by the child. Therapists specializing in pediatrics are critical to providing therapeutic interventions that not only target neuromuscular recovery, but also continuously design and re-design the therapeutic environment and activity to meet the specific demands and needs of the child. We optimize the therapeutic benefit by taking advantage of the child’s desire to play and engage the child in activities that directly support their drive and the therapeutic goals simultaneously.
Locomotor training is a “team” intervention in which the therapist and activity-based technicians work together to train on the treadmill and integrate new abilities into daily activities with each child. Leadership, communication, and value for the role and contribution of each member are paramount. Specific training is provided for therapists by attendance in a pediatric course in locomotor training as well as close mentorship by our team of expert pediatric clinicians.
With our core mission to fast-track scientific evidence into clinical practice, every therapist participates in our research and contributes to scientific inquiry by sharing their experience, observations, and questions developed out of the direct and daily clinical context.
This is a unique environment and position for therapists interested in adding to our knowledge base and contributing to a changing landscape and horizon for pediatric rehabilitation for children with neurologic impairments that is focused solely on recovery.
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The Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery has a core objective to train healthcare professionals and researchers targeting recovery in children who have suffered neurologic insult resulting in paralysis, paresis, and other impairments.
Our commitment is to develop the scientific basis for therapeutic interventions and to address the many issues facing children who are growing up with a spinal cord injury. We are focused on the recovery as well as health and well-being of the child across multiple physiological systems, e.g., muscle, bone, bladder, respiratory. Due to the impact of injury on growth and development, we are committed to conducting research specific to the needs of children and altering the trajectory of outcomes for children, e.g., prevention of scoliosis, prevention of hip dislocation.
We will be extending our patient population from spinal cord injury to cerebral palsy and other populations.
We are a translational team extending from basic scientists to clinical scientists to clinicians working at the bench, bedside, playground, and back to bench. We are part of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC) as well with a rich history of dedication to developing and translating interventions for spinal cord injury care and cure. If interested in joining a dynamic, focused, and passionate team of scientists and clinicians, consider applying or contact us and let’s discuss possibilities.
Individuals with doctoral level training in areas of pediatrics, neuroscience, physiology, biomechanics/kinesiology, qualitative research, rehabilitation or other relevant fields are welcome to apply.
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The Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery has a core objective to conduct research targeting recovery in children who have suffered neurologic insult resulting in paralysis, paresis, and other impairments to advance our interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.
Our commitment is to develop the scientific basis for therapeutic interventions and to address the many issues facing children who are growing up with a spinal cord injury. We are focused on the recovery as well as health and well-being of the child across multiple physiological systems, e.g., muscle, bone, bladder, respiratory. Due to the impact of injury on growth and development, we are committed to conducting research specific to the needs of children and altering the trajectory of outcomes for children, e.g., prevention of scoliosis, prevention of hip dislocation.
We will be extending our patient population from spinal cord injury to cerebral palsy and other populations.
We are a translational team extending from basic scientists to clinical scientists to clinicians working at the bench, bedside, playground, and back to bench. We are part of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC) as well with a rich history of dedication to developing and translating interventions for spinal cord injury care and cure. If interested in joining a dynamic, focused, and passionate team of scientists and clinicians, consider applying or contact us and let’s discuss possibilities.
Individuals with post-doctoral experience in pediatrics, neuroscience, physiology, biomechanics/kinesiology, qualitative research, rehabilitation or other relevant fields are welcome to apply.
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From time-to-time, we have the need for Project Coordinators, Research Technicians, or other Support Personnel for the Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery.
For up-to-date postings of positions, please refer to:
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