Physical Therapist - Pediatric

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

6d•$100,000 - $128,103

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego is recruiting an outpatient pediatric Physical Therapist to provide care to children ages 0 through 13. The role joins a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric care team and supports programs including the Childhood Obesity clinic, Early Intervention, and Infant Mental Health. Care is provided across different FHCSD clinic sites to help patients access services. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Pediatric-specific experience.
Current state Physical Therapist licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Maintain applicable certifications and continuing education required to practice under state and federal regulations.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
For occasional travel between sites and other locations: valid California driver’s license, automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required by California law, and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Experience in early intervention (ages 0–3).
Bilingual English-Spanish.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred to physical therapy, the Childhood Obesity clinic, and Early Intervention, following patient needs, physician recommendations, and program guidelines and protocols.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to patients and their parents or caregivers, and provide home activities to support carryover.
Engage patients and parents or caregivers in treatment sessions.
Provide appropriate treatment in accordance with established standards of care and practice, develop effective treatment plans within scope of practice, monitor progress, and conduct re-evaluations when indicated.
Consult with physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members; participate in case conferences and program-planning meetings; and facilitate training or presentations when applicable.
Communicate with referral, case management, care coordination, and scheduling staff; recommend and follow through on referrals to internal programs and outside agencies when appropriate.
Recommend infant, early-childhood, or mental-health services when dyadic concerns arise.
Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and promptly in accordance with department standards and patient insurance requirements.
Provide treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites.