Pediatric Physical Therapist

MGA Homecare • Duncanville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical therapists work with people who have limitations in their physical function. They examine and evaluate patients, diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans, and provide prognoses. Their goal is to restore function, improve mobility, decrease pain, and help patients re-establish their prior functional level. Evaluation includes strength, balance, range of motion, coordination, endurance, and posture.

This role provides physical therapy services and care generally in patients’ private homes. The work environment varies, and the position requires frequent travel for home health visits. The therapist collaborates with physicians, team members, caregivers, and families to support continuity of care, while completing accurate clinical documentation according to agency policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program.
• Professional experience as required by state regulations.
• Current license in good standing with the state licensing board.
• Current CPR certification as required by state regulations.
• Successful completion of appropriate screening tests with a passing rate.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Good observation skills and judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, reach, and perform other physical activities required by the job.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with or without aid.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
• Ability to provide the anticipated level of physical assistance needed for safe client care; notify a supervisor immediately if the required assistance exceeds what can be safely provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtain sufficient information to function effectively in assigned settings.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, rehabilitation potential, and home environment.
• Participate in developing the total plan of care and direct the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel in relevant phases of therapy.
• Instruct personnel in the use and care of therapeutic appliances or prosthetic devices when applicable.
• Communicate patient status to supervisory personnel and collaborate with physicians and team members on the plan of care.
• Complete accurate clinical notes regarding evaluations and progress toward goals, and submit documentation weekly according to agency guidelines.
• Observe patients for reactions to treatment or changes in condition and report changes as necessary.
• Assist caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Follow MGA policies, procedures, and handbook requirements, including documentation policies.
• Represent the company positively and professionally, adhere to the dress code, and report on time and as scheduled.
• Participate in other agency-mandated activities, such as in-services, when requested by the Agency Director.
• Travel frequently to complete home health visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time