Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Beaverton, OR

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 and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients, directing patients and caregivers in tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, family and caregiver education, care coordination, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, professional development, mentoring, and team initiatives. The position offers flexibility to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times.

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 strenuous therapy activities and lift at least 25 pounds.
Ability to perform standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and tasks involving hands and fingers.

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 regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to therapy.
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 public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand the 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 service for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.