Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Tomball, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-owned and 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 a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role offers flexibility to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times. The company describes its culture as ethically centered and focused on clients and therapists, work-life balance, mentorship, professional development, and promoting from within. The position also involves coordinating with office staff, other disciplines, physicians, patients, and families, and participating in quality improvement, education, mentoring, and team activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Current state-issued professional credential; the posting does not specify the credential further.
Valid state driver credential; the posting does not specify the credential further.
CPR.
Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively to small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Ability to perform therapy-related strenuous activities and the listed standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and hand-use activities.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
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 families about progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
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 activities, 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.
Provide backup services for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.