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 can make a difference in their community while enjoying a balanced work-life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients.
• Direct the patient and caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• 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 the therapeutic process.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
• Consult with physicians on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Perform internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• Mentor 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 license.
• CPR certified.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

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 instructions and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The Physical Therapist spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities. Over two-thirds of the time is spent using hands, fingers, and handling, feeling, talking, and hearing. The environment includes diverse indoor residential or childcare settings with 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 include close vision requirements. Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).