VA Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Fairfax, VA

1d•$58 - $65

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 in the home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks designed to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes patient and family education, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, consultation with physicians, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, continuing education, mentoring, and public education activities. Therapists can choose their caseload size, patients, and treatment times. The company describes its culture as therapist-operated, ethically centered, and supportive of work-life balance, with mentorship and opportunities for 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 to 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 screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training, and counseling 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 matters related to the therapeutic process.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Perform internal and external public education activities, including periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand the scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload and appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with others.
Mentor students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Use initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.