Pediatric Physical Therapist

Kenny Rogers Children's Center is an outpatient pediatric therapy center currently recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team-oriented group of therapists in providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with special needs from birth to 21. Our team of therapists, combined with our progressive treatment, allows us to provide specialized services to over 600 children in Southeast Missouri at no charge to families served.

About the role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated PT’s, OT’s, and SLP’s that pride themselves in providing quality pediatric therapy to the children of Southeast Missouri. Our facility has state-of-the-art equipment, including a recently expanded 7,000-square-foot space that doubles our treatment area and features a Clinical Gait & Motion Analysis Lab. The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is a favorite charity of the community and is highlighted during our annual telethon, where therapists, kids, and area entertainment are televised to bring attention to our work.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate children using standardized tests, clinical observations, and caregiver inquiries.
• Establish and implement individualized treatment programs including the child’s history, strengths, weaknesses, therapeutic interventions, and goals.
• Reassess the child’s performance on an ongoing basis and adjust the treatment program accordingly.
• Consult and educate caregivers to enhance the implementation of the treatment program.
• Participate as an active member within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation (daily, monthly, annual evaluation, and discharge summary).
• Participate in ongoing continuing education to further enhance your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Missouri Physical Therapy License.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance: $1,000 per year after one year of employment.
• Health insurance: 100% employer-paid.
• $50,000 life insurance policy paid by the Center.
• Professional Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate.
• 10 vacation days per year.
• 8 paid holidays per year (minimum).
• Continuing Education Allowance: $750, increasing every two years thereafter.
• Annual licensing fees paid by the company.
• Christmas holiday: 8–10 days off at Christmas.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Job Type: Full-time