Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist. KidsCare provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. The company emphasizes a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in the community, while offering work-life balance. KidsCare's leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of their therapists by promoting from within and adding leadership roles with minimal stress levels. They have redesigned mentorship programs to ensure everyone gets the guidance they desire, focusing on therapist success. At KidsCare, they desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization, which together create their C.A.R.E. culture. What sets KidsCare apart includes being therapist owned/operated, ethically centered, offering work-life balance by allowing therapists to choose their caseload size based on lifestyle needs, and the ability to create their own schedule by choosing patients and treatment times.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
Current state-issued professional license.
Valid state driver license.
CPR certified.
Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients within the home health setting.
Direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance.
Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients.
Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training and counseling regarding status, progress, goals, home programming and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to therapeutic process.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
Consult with physician on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Perform internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
Actively participate in professional organization and activities.
Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.