Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Point Pleasant, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Pediatric Specialty Care in Bucks County - 90 Cafferty Road Point Pleasant PA Pediatric Specialty Care has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Physical Therapist! Physical Therapist Position Overview: Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking an individual who is organized, engaging and excited to help our residents achieve milestones. Pennsylvania (PA) Physical Therapy license is required. Pediatric Specialty Care Overview: At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way. Company Mission, Vision and Core Values: Mission: People caring for people Vision: We strive to be your partner of choice Core Values - ICARE Prinicples: Integrity - We are honest and do what is right Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners Accountability - We turn purpose into action to achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others Respect - We treat others with courtesy and dignity Excellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best Benefits include: Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401K PTO & Holiday Pay Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road Point Pleasant Pa 18950.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
State license to practice physical therapy required.
Ability to direct others necessary.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for individuals in physical therapy program.
Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of individuals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provides input for meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
Maintains statistical records of individuals’ treatments.
Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
Records and updates individual’s plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment to Director Physical Therapy.
Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.