Pediatric Physical Therapist
About the role
KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. We seek to hire a Physical Therapist who has a passion for working with pediatrics and enjoys a work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients within the home health setting.
- Direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and/or enhance performance.
- Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
- Perform internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
- Current state-issued professional license.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- CPR certification.
- Pediatric clinical experience.
- Home health experience.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
What Sets Us Apart
We are therapist-owned and operated, ethically centered, and prioritize work-life balance. We provide flexible scheduling options and a supportive mentorship program.
Physical Demands/Working Environment
Spend one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities. Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and handling, feeling, talking, and hearing. Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting. Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature. Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).