Pediatric Physical Therapist - School-Based Impact

County of Tulare; Tulare (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Loan repayment up to $25,000

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

County of Tulare is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services to children with disabilities in a school-based setting under the California Children’s Medical Therapy Program. The role involves developing functional treatment plans, teaching exercises to families, and coordinating with medical and school staff.

The position offers opportunities for parental education, equipment recommendations, and participation in therapy conferences and trainings within Tulare County’s Public

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved course in Physical Therapy.
• License to practice as a physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Responsabilités

• Establishes treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based upon evaluations and clinical observations incorporating concepts of family-centered care into the plan.
• Provides therapy treatment as prescribed by child’s physician.
• Confers and consults with other providers involved with child’s care, including but not limited to school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.
• Educates parents and other caregivers re: home programs appropriate for child’s needs.
• Identifies needs and makes recommendations re: appropriate rehabilitation equipment and orthotics and ensures proper function and fit.
• Participates in medical therapy conferences, staff meetings, in-services, and parent meetings.

Connaissances

Communication with families

Formation

Physical Therapy degree

Description du poste

County of Tulare is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services to children with disabilities in a school-based setting under the California Children’s Medical Therapy Program. The role involves developing functional treatment plans, teaching exercises to families, and coordinating with medical and school staff.

The position offers opportunities for parental education, equipment recommendations, and participation in therapy conferences and trainings within Tulare County’s Public