Physical Therapist (Part Time/PRN)

thekidzclub; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 position

Flexible schedule

401K or Student Loan Reimbursement

Closed nights, Sundays, and major hols

Job summary

TKC Therapy in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) for part-time or PRN hours to assist with evaluations and treatments alongside a PTA. The role offers extreme scheduling flexibility as you create your own timetable.

Responsibilities include assessments for birth-to-21 clients, development of individual plans, and evidence-based therapy using strength, mobility, gait, and assistive-device strategies; plus thorough documentation and family education.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and state licensure.
• CPR (BLS) certification is required.
• Pediatric clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders from birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including exercises, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, gait training, and use of assistive devices.
• Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) promptly.
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on home carry-over strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists for comprehensive care.
• Stay current with advancements through continuing education.
• Supervise a full-time PTA.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Communication skills

Assessment tools

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

State licensure

CPR (BLS) certification

Tools

Therapy equipment

Gait analysis tools

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) at TKC Therapy

We are looking for someone interested in part-time or PRN hours to assist with evaluations and treatments alongside our amazing PTA! We offer extreme flexibility, as you create 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.
9. Supervision of our wonderful full-time PTA.

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 (for Part-Time/PRN employees)

• This is a W-2 position
• 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.
• 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement
• Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays

Pay: Starting at$42+/hour, subject to increase based off of pay qualifiers