Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Austin, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Physical Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients, directing patients and caregivers in activities to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, family and caregiver education, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, continuing education, mentoring, and team activities. The company emphasizes ethical care, work-life balance, flexible caseload size and scheduling, mentorship, and internal promotion.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
Current state-issued professional license.
Valid state driver license.
CPR certification.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
Provide clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family or caregiver training and counseling, and guidance on status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to the therapeutic process.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
Consult with physicians on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Perform public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations when applicable.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand the scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
Mentor students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Use initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Provide backup service for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.