Pediatric Physical Therapist - Clinic Based

Tri-County Therapy•Anderson, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-County Therapy (TCT), a therapist-owned pediatric therapy practice serving children from birth through age 18 across South Carolina, is hiring a full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist for its Anderson, South Carolina clinic. The therapist evaluates and treats children with a range of developmental needs and partners with families and other professionals to support children’s participation and independence in everyday life. The role includes clinic and community-based treatment, with a multidisciplinary team of occupational, speech, and physical therapists and therapy assistants. TCT offers clinical leadership, mentorship, operational support, therapy materials and equipment, and opportunities to develop the areas of pediatric physical therapy that interest the therapist.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current South Carolina Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
Pediatric experience through employment or clinical rotation.
Knowledge of child development and developmental milestones from birth through adolescence.
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
A family-centered approach to pediatric care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized plans of care.
Treat needs including gross motor development, balance and coordination, functional range of motion, and torticollis.
Develop individualized treatment activities and home programs to promote carryover outside therapy.
Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers about treatment strategies and progress.
Identify potential needs for adaptive equipment and help families obtain medically necessary equipment when appropriate.
Complete evaluations, daily documentation, progress reports, plans of care, and discharge documentation in a timely manner.
Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educators, physicians, and other professionals involved in a child’s care.
Provide clinic-based and community-based treatment.
Participate in documentation and caregiver communication as part of the role’s administrative responsibilities.