Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • Mesquite, TX

12d • 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 in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes patient and family education, care coordination, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, professional development, mentoring, and team activities. KidsCare offers flexibility to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times, along 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 Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including strenuous therapy activities, and 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 clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling on 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 issues 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 functions, which may include periodic in-service presentations.
• 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 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.
• Provide backup services for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible caseload size based on lifestyle needs.
• Ability to choose patients and treatment times.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Opportunities for promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time