Pediatric Physical Therapist - Family-Focused Care & Growth

Desort; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Daytime schedule

Health insurance and benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Desort in Miami, FL seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join its pediatric care team. The role focuses on assessing pediatric patients, creating individualized goals, and delivering interventions to improve mobility and independence in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate will evaluate developmental needs, collaborate with families, and document progress while applying evidence-informed therapy. A Florida PT license and BLS are required, with a commitment to child-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, caregivers, and healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations and identify functional limitations and areas requiring intervention.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with realistic and measurable objectives.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, strength, balance, coordination, motor skills, and functional independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment programs as needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate families regarding activities, positioning, mobility strategies, and home programs.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and recommendations promptly.
• Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary discussions as appropriate.
• Determine discharge readiness and assist with planning.
• Incorporate current evidence and clinical practices into decisions.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Florida Physical Therapist license

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Desort in Miami, FL seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join its pediatric care team. The role focuses on assessing pediatric patients, creating individualized goals, and delivering interventions to improve mobility and independence in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate will evaluate developmental needs, collaborate with families, and document progress while applying evidence-informed therapy. A Florida PT license and BLS are required, with a commitment to child-centered care.