Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Cleburne, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed physical therapy to pediatric patients with special needs in their homes. The therapist evaluates patients, provides clinical treatment, and guides patients and caregivers in activities that restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes family and caregiver training, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, communication with physicians and families, and maintaining patient records and therapy supplies. KidsCare describes itself as therapist-operated and ethically centered, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Therapists can choose their caseload size, patients, and treatment times. The company promotes from within, offers leadership opportunities, and provides mentorship. The position also contributes to quality improvement, education, continuing education, team collaboration, and mentoring students and new hires.

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 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 and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
Provide clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training, and counseling about 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 matters.
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, 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 and 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 in professional organizations and activities.
Use initiative and independent judgment in carrying out job responsibilities.
Provide backup service for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.