Pediatric Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Bethany Children's Health Center • Bethany, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist: evaluate and establish goals for patients to maximize function and movement, minimize physical limitations, and increase independence and participation using therapeutic techniques, equipment, and opportunities. This position instructs and educates patients and families about therapy programs and use of devices and aids. Physical Therapist Assistant: implements treatment programs under the guidance and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This position strives to maximize function and movement, minimize physical limitations, and increase independence and participation of each child through providing therapeutic techniques, equipment, and opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Physical Therapy License from the state of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license.
• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Physical Therapist Assistant License from State of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Upon provider referral, performs patient evaluation and develops specific individualized treatment plan including long and short term goals that are measurable and objective.
• Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team, performs timely and accurate documentation, and stays up to date on the most recent physical therapy techniques through research and CE
• Evaluates need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.
• Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities
• Helps identify need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees