Physical Therapist

The Kidz Club PPEC; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO and Paid Holidays

401K or Student Loan Reimbursement

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Care with Death Benefit

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A pediatric therapy center in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing therapists to manage their hours while meeting patient needs. Responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing developmental disorders, developing treatment plans, and providing education to clients and their families. Candidates should have a master's or doctorate in physical therapy, state licensure, and experience with pediatric populations. The role provides competitive pay starting at $40/hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate required.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose developmental disorders for clients aged birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide education and guidance to families on therapy strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with standardized assessment tools

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy

State licensure from the Department of Health

Tools

Therapeutic exercises

Assistive technologies

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) at TKC Therapy. Full-time, Part-time, or PRN—you make your own schedule!

About Us: TKC Therapy provides in-house, high-quality, and intensive PT, OT, and ST services to children attending The Kidz Club (TKC), a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center. PPEC centers provide daily skilled nursing care to medically-complex children, ages birth to under 21.

Learn more about us by visiting our website.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients\' strength and mobility difficulties.
3. Utilize evidence-based practice in therapy sessions tailored to each client\'s specific impairments, including:
   • Therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
   • Neuromuscular re-education techniques to enhance motor control and coordination.
   • Manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility and tissue flexibility.
   • Gait training and balance activities to improve mobility and stability.
   • Use of adaptive equipment or assistive devices to facilitate functional independence.
4. Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner.
5. Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry-over therapy at home.
6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
7. Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
8. Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the APTA.

Qualifications

1. Possession of a master\'s or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and state licensure from the Department of Health.
2. Clinical experience working with the pediatric population (medical pediatric population strongly preferred).
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
4. Proficiency using standardized assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and assistive technologies relevant to the field.
5. Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to HIPAA policies and ethical standards.
6. Current CPR (BLS) certificate.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule – start/end time and daily scheduling of patients is heavily up to therapist, as long as caseload productivity is being met. We are open Saturdays if you’d like the opportunity to see extra hours, but this is not required.
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement
• Health Benefits or HRA
• Vision and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)
• Long-Term Care with Death Benefit
• FSA - Dependent Care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance packages
• Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays

Pay: $40+/hour, subject to increase based off of pay qualifiers