PRN Physical Therapist

Sevita - Fargo, ND

- Entry Level

Fargo, ND

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About the position

Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for infants, children, and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy; augmentative and alternative communication; mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, and early intervention services. We are looking for a per diem Physical Therapist to join our team in Fargo, ND! More about us: Pediatric Partners offers outpatient therapy in a unique fashion that both patients and therapists love. Our clinic offers private treatment rooms, motor and sensory gyms, and a heated therapy pool. Therapists may also see patients in their natural home or daycare environments to help them meet their goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, create, and carry out individually designed and effective programs of physical therapy treatment to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in pediatric patients.
• Write and maintain skilled documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Engage and educate parents/caregivers about how to accommodate and care for their child.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
• Evaluate the patient's natural settings, including home or daycare when appropriate and identify how it can be better suited to the patient's needs and capabilities.
• Recommend special equipment, such as wheelchairs and braces, and instruct in proper use.
• Collaborate with other professionals to best meet the patient's needs.
• Maintain a pediatric caseload including maintaining solid communication with parents/caregivers and scheduling appointments.
• Complete and record accurate billing supported by services provided.

Requirements

• Credentials from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• North Dakota OR Minnesota Physical Therapy license required.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• A passion for working with children and their families a must.