Pediatric Physical Therapist- Prn

Great pediatric out patient clinic seeks fabulous part time / PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist in order to complete PT evaluations, supervise a PTA, possibility to hold sessions as well if desired. Supervise one to two PTAs, would be responsible for timely co-signature of PTA notes, and completing 1-2 evaluations per week.

STEP Therapy Pediatrics provides pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapy services for children with a variety of developmental challenges. It’s a fast-paced, fun and positive environment, lovely facility, great staff. Always busy, never boring, we serve the best families in the state.

We are a dynamic team of OT, PT and SLPs who work wonderfully together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement treatment program to meet the individual needs of the child. Treatment is provided in an out-patient facility for Birth to 21 years old.

• Educate and demonstrate (verbally and/or in writing) therapy techniques to parents, caregivers or guardians that can be incorporated into a home program; assist families in home program facilitation.

• Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of therapeutic, sensory diets, adaptive, and/or positioning equipment as needed. Provide written justification and coordinate purchase of equipment for a child with team members, service coordinator, intake/billing specialists, families, and other allied professionals.

• Fabricate adaptive equipment, sensory tools as indicated.

• Responsible for timely documentation of progress reports, daily notes, attendance reports, and insurance justifications as required.

• Maintain communication with child’s primary physician through progress reports or other communication measures.

• Collaboratively incorporate best practices and demonstrate a willingness to question established practices.

• Attend in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate; read team emails when staff meetings are not attended.

• Maintain professional clinical competency by attending certified CEU in-service or workshops in the area of pediatrics.

• May participate in public speaking or community education programs that focus on issues relating to therapy and children.

• Provide clinical supervision to PT and PTA students.

• Adhere to the agency safety policies and procedures.

• Adhere to site’s HIPAA Parent Education Policies.

• Assist in developing strategic and long-range plan for STEP Therapy Pediatrics.

• Perform any other duties that are, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Clinic Director

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly meets with the team as a whole to provide information, share mutual concerns and advance the policies and procedures and objectives of the organization.

• Assists the team in setting and attaining goals set forth by members or the organization as a whole.

• Works with the team to develop a system of mutual support and positive peer interaction.

• Assists team members in advocating for the needs of the individuals we serve both within the organization and externally.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• DOE

• Health benefits, PTO, holiday pay and sick time included for full time positions

If you’re ready to begin your new career with our team helping children with special needs, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration. We’d love to talk with you about our growing company.

Preferred Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with EMR

• Knowledge of Insurance billing and coding

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical Therapy Degree- Clinical Doctorate or Masters

• Current national certification

• Current State License- DORA

• 1-3 years of experience treating children in any setting

Are you looking to join a team that cares about YOU as much as they care about their families? We are invested in our staff as much as we are invested in serving our families!
STEP Therapy Pediatrics is an outpatient pediatric clinic focused on serving our community through our values: family centered care, authentic relationships and integrity! We serve children with special needs and all abilities through occupational, physical and speech therapy services.