Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • Rockwall, TX

13d • 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 delivers medically prescribed physical therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes family and caregiver education, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, consultation with physicians, documentation, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities.

KidsCare describes its culture as ethically centered and focused on clients and therapists. Therapists may choose their caseload size, patients, and treatment times to suit their lifestyle needs. The company promotes from within, offers mentorship, and provides opportunities to participate in mentoring students and new hires. A full benefits package is offered.

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 to small groups.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Detail orientation and 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.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric clinical experience.
• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
• Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training and counseling, and guidance regarding patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other therapeutic-process issues.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
• Consult with physicians regarding patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Perform internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations as needed.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Participate in mentoring students and new hires.
• Participate actively 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Flexible choice of caseload size, patients, and treatment times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time