Pediatric Physical Therapist
About The Position
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a licensed physical therapist to join its multidisciplinary outpatient private practice. The growing, fast-paced campus provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, where horses may be incorporated into comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans through hippotherapy. The practice centers families, celebrates all abilities, and emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to help children reach their therapy goals and improve quality of life. The physical therapist assesses patients and interprets evaluations and test results, develops and carries out treatment plans, and supports functional improvement across the lifespan. The role includes delivering care in accordance with prescriptions or in consultation with physicians, documenting services according to law, and contributing to individualized education plans when applicable. The organization offers support and training, continuing education opportunities, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Locations are in Norco and Corona.
Requirements
- Valid California physical therapy license.
- Clear Livescan.
- TB test.
- CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility.
- Strong team-player skills.
- Desire to continue growing as a professional.
- Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull wheeled items over 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and interpret evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Help patients accomplish treatment-plan goals and use therapeutic devices through manual exercises, instruction and assistance with physical activities, and guidance on assistive and supportive devices.
- Administer physical therapy treatments, including physical agents and electrical stimulation, and direct treatments provided by assistants and aides.
- Evaluate treatment effects and the fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing and documenting patient progress, and recommend adjustments or modifications.
- Plan discharges in consultation with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers, and contribute to patient care conferences.
- Support continuation of therapy after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients and caregivers, recommending or providing assistive equipment, and recommending follow-up programs.
- Document patient care in patient and department records according to applicable law.
- Protect patient confidentiality and clinic operations by keeping information confidential according to law.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintain therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and arranging repairs.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and professional societies.
- Develop physical therapy staff by sharing information and developing and conducting in-service training programs.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
- Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as needed.
- Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team and provide services as part of a comprehensive education plan in accordance with the written IEP.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% match.
- Student loan contributions.
- Accruing paid time off.
- Six paid holidays.
- Productivity bonus structure.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Weekly meetings with the supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
- In-house opportunities for growth and development and collaboration with the team.
- Casual Fridays.
- Company events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
