Physical Therapist (Part Time/PRN)

The Kidz Club PPEC; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401K

Student Loan Reimbursement

Closed Nights and Sundays

Job summary

TKC Therapy is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join their team in Sarasota, FL. The position offers part-time or PRN hours with the ability to create your own schedule, providing the flexibility needed for work-life balance.

As a therapist, you will assess and treat a variety of pediatric clients with complex needs, emphasizing personalized care. The role includes collaborating with other professionals and adhering to ethical standards, while enjoying benefits like 401K options and a

Qualifications

• State licensure from the Department of Health required.
• Experience with medical pediatric population preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose developmental and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in therapy sessions.
• Complete documentation of evaluations and treatment promptly.
• Supervise PTA staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Standardized assessment tools

Therapeutic interventions

Assistive technologies

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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

• Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' strength and mobility difficulties.
• 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.
• Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner.
• Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry-over therapy at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the APTA.
• Supervision of our wonderful full-time PTA.

Qualifications

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

Benefits: (for Part-Time/PRN employees)

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