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 their homes. We seek a Physical Therapist who shares our passion for working with pediatrics and achieving 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.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
• Participate in professional organization and activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
• 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

• Treatment provided by therapist-owned/operated professionals.
• Ethical centered approach to client and therapist care.
• Work-life balance options including flexible caseload sizes and scheduling.