Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc.; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc. is hiring a Pediatric Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role in Arcadia, CA. You will assess, diagnose, and create evidence-based treatment plans for children with physical disabilities or developmental delays, collaborating with caregivers and school staff to achieve IEP goals.

You will work across clinic, home, and telehealth settings, using DME and adaptive equipment as needed to support each child's progress and growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California state physical therapy license or license-eligible status.
• Evenings availability may be required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, family-centered environment.
• Willingness to work across clinic, home, school, and telehealth settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and create evidence-based treatment plans for children.
• Conduct evaluations and contribute to IEP goals with school staff and caregivers.
• Provide telehealth, home-based, clinic-based, and school-based therapy.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and regional centers.
• Educate families on safety, home exercises, and progression.
• Use appropriate DME and adaptive equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Lifting patients

Stress management

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

AS Degree for PTA

Job description

Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc. provides compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy services tailored to children's needs. With over 20 years of experience, the clinic offers in-clinic, in-home, in-school, and telehealth services to ensure families have access to high-quality care. Their family-centered approach emphasizes collaboration with caregivers and the use of durable medical equipment (DME) for trials and loans. The clinic also offers professional training, mentoring, and customized orthoses and adaptive equipment for children. With a focus on supporting each child's growth and development, Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc. is dedicated to achieving meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pediatric Physical Therapist role based in Arcadia, CA. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and creating evidence-based treatment plans for children with physical disabilities or developmental delays. The therapist will work directly with patients in both clinical and home settings, collaborate with caregivers, and consult with school staff to ensure IEP goal achievement. Responsibilities also include using and recommending appropriate durable medical and adaptive equipment to support patient progress.

Qualifications

• A Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy for PT’s or AS Degree for PTA’s
• Experience in a supervised pediatric internship is advantageous and recommended.
• A California state license to practice physical therapy or practice as a physical therapy assistant.
• The ability to work on some evenings.
• The ability to handle stress and pressure.
• The ability to be flexible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, patience, and empathy.
• . Manual dexterity and physical endurance to lift patients and equipment.

The Day-to-day Responsibilities Include:

• A combination of Telehealth, Home-Based, Clinic-Based and School-Based treatments in the San Gabriel Valley.
• Evaluations and IEP attendance to provide expert consultations to families, regional centers and schools.
• Diagnosing the source of children's impairments and functional limitations through evaluations, interviews, and physical exams.
• Creating unique, individualized treatment plans.
• Helping children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful and functional, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
• Assessing patients and monitoring their progress.
• Using techniques like those listed above that are designed to treat and address impairments.
• Coordinating a child's care with other healthcare professionals.
• Teaching children and their families about safety and home exercises.