Pediatric Physical Therapist

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc • Norco, CA

7h • $83,200 - $97,760 • Onsite

About The Position

Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Physical Therapist to join their Physical Therapy team. The practice is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice offering Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as incorporating hippotherapy. The mission is to support families by helping children reach their therapy goals and improve their quality of life, celebrating all abilities and advocating for the children served. The company is rapidly expanding with locations in Norco & Corona and offers substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities and encourages collaboration between disciplines. Leadership opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California PT License
• Clear Livescan
• TB Test
• CPR Healthcare Provider Card
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility
• Be a Strong-Team Player
• Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
• Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience a plus!

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription and carry out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.
• Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer physical therapy treatment by applying physical agents, electrical stimulation, directing treatments given by assistants, and aids.
• Evaluate effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401k with a 4% match
• Student Loan Contributions
• Accruing PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Productivity bonus structure
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
• Substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development
• Collaboration with our dynamic team.
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees