Physical Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Plano, 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 a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes patient screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling. The Physical Therapist coordinates care with office staff and other disciplines, consults with physicians, keeps appropriate records, maintains supplies and equipment, and contributes to quality improvement, education, mentoring, and team efforts. The position involves working in varied indoor residential or childcare settings and requires moderate physical activity. KidsCare describes its culture as therapist-operated and ethically centered, and offers work-life balance through the ability to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times. The company also describes mentorship and opportunities for internal promotion and leadership development.

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 in small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Computer proficiency, 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 about 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 therapeutic-process issues.
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 functions, including periodic in-service presentations as applicable.
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.
Share knowledge and skills with others.
Mentor students and new hires.
Participate actively 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.