Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • Frisco, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, 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 to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, family and caregiver education, care coordination, documentation, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities. KidsCare emphasizes therapist support, mentorship, internal promotion, and work-life balance, with therapists able to choose their 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.
• Proficient computer skills, 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 clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or 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 their 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 regarding 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 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.
• Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K.
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work-life balance through the ability to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times.
• Mentorship and guidance programs.
• Opportunities for promotion from within and leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time