Pediatric Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•North Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-owned and operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Pediatric Physical Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients in the home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks intended to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, screenings and evaluations, family and caregiver training, care coordination, consultation with physicians, recordkeeping, and communication about patients’ progress and treatment plans. The therapist also contributes to quality improvement, education, mentoring, professional development, and team goals. KidsCare describes its workplace as ethically centered and focused on therapist support, mentorship, work-life balance, and allowing therapists to choose their caseload size, patients, and treatment times.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Current state-issued professional credential; the description does not specify the credential.
Valid state driver credential; the description does not specify the credential.
CPR; the description does not specify a certification level.
Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively to small groups.
Critical-thinking skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, recordkeeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training, and counseling about patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to the therapeutic process.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Perform internal and external public education, including periodic in-service presentations where applicable.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload and appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
Mentor students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Use initiative and independent judgment in carrying out job responsibilities.
Provide backup service for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.