Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

Curative Care • Wauwatosa, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides rehabilitation services to pediatric clients within the scope of WI Physical Therapy Scope of Practice. Evaluates, creates treatment plans, and implements therapy regime for clients with a variety of disabilities. Accurately performs all necessary documentation to chart treatment rendered, progress toward goals, communication with referral sources and to support billed services. Interacts effectively with peers clients by establishing effective and therapeutic relationships. Communicates effectively with all stakeholders. Interacts closely with clients, which involves physical movements such as kneeling, crawling, stooping, lifting, supporting body weight, stepping up and down, grasping, pinching and hand manipulation.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Master’s Degree or DPT degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current physical therapy license in the state of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Independent in evaluation, treatment, documentation, and follow through with patients, their families, and providers.
• Takes direction from supervisor and mentors; functions well with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to handle simple to moderate case complexity, involving one to two outside providers, mild behavioral or mental health issues and limited co-morbidities.
• Provides education and coaching to others outside the physical therapy discipline. Examples include describing the role of physical therapy, advocating for physical therapy, instructing other disciplines on physical therapy treatment, educating physicians and other providers, instructing and coaching parents in home programs.
• Carries out special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level