Pediatric Physical Therapist

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Culture of collaboration

Gift cards via agency points

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions, a leading nonprofit organization, seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team. You will design individualized treatment plans, assess movement difficulties, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to help children with developmental disabilities achieve improved movement and reduced pain.

The role emphasizes interviewing clients and caregivers, implementing goals and methods, and contributing to our scholarships and pro bono

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Colorado PT license is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities, including autism.
• Experience overseeing/training staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PT program within our building and caseload.
• Interview children/caregivers and use physical examinations to diagnose movement difficulties.
• Create individualized treatment plans outlining goals and methods.
• Help children learn to move correctly, reduce pain, improve function, and heal from injuries.
• Assess clients and monitor progress.
• Use functional training, exercise, and specialized equipment to treat pain.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide training and support to non-PT professionals.

Skills

Communication with families

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Colorado PT license

Job description

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing excellent services to children ages 0-18 with special needs. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team.

About the Role

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at PlayDate Behavioral Interventions, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special needs. Our unique nonprofit program is committed to breaking down barriers to care by offering scholarships and pro bono services. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated professional to manage our PT program, interview clients, and create individualized treatment plans that outline treatment goals and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PT program within our building and caseload
• Interview children/caregivers and use physical examinations to diagnose the source of children's movement difficulties
• Create unique, individualized treatment plans that outline treatment goals and methods to be used
• Help children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries
• Assess clients and monitor their progress
• Use techniques like functional training and exercise, medication, diet changes, and specialized equipment that is designed to treat and alleviate pain
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team
• Provide training and support to non-PT professionals

What We Offer

• All work hours paid at same hourly rate (billable, non-billable, training, etc.)
• Paid Ongoing training
• Culture of collaboration
• Recognition for your hard work through Agency points that you redeem for gift cards
• $40 - $45 HOURLY wage

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• 2 years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities, including autism
• 1 year of experience overseeing/training staff
• Licensed as a PT in Colorado
• Ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team