Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Homeword; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of disability services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric clients in diverse environments. This role includes developing treatment plans, instructing family and caregivers, and ensuring exceptional service quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to client care and must hold valid licensure in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of paid experience preferred.
• Position requires licensure with the California Physical Therapy Board.
• Current certificates in BLS Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR, and Basic First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric clients for Physical Therapy services using standardized assessments.
• Develop treatment goals and programs; supervise therapy students and assistants.
• Record sessions and progress, coordinating with the Pediatric team.

Skills

Compassion

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Time Management

Decision Quality

Functional/Technical Skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited physical therapy program

Tools

Vestibular equipment

Gross and fine motor equipment

Adaptive equipment for daily living

Job description

Easterseals' therapists evaluate and treat pediatric clients in various natural environments and settings including family’s home, community, schools, and Easterseals clinics and is a premier provider of disability services.

Areas of Responsibility

Direct Service

• Serve as a member of the Pediatric Services team and evaluate pediatric clients referred for Physical Therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
• Develop individual treatment goals, plans and objectives based upon initial evaluations.
• Develop home and school programs and train family members, caregivers and school personnel to assist children with practicing assigned therapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Instruct clients, family members, caregivers and school personnel in the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment.
• Assist in the coordination of treatment and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer services, both internally and externally.
• Supervise physical therapy students, volunteers and physical therapy assistants as assigned.

Documentation

• Record client sessions, responses, and progress using required format.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner per department protocol.
• Develop and maintain client's progress reports and documentation, in coordination with the Pediatric team.
• Attend IFSP, IEP and/or meetings as requested/directed.

Educational Background

Minimum education requirements via diploma from an accredited physical therapy program.

Skills/Experience

• One (1) year of paid experience as a staff level Physical Therapist is preferred.
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of infants, toddlers and/or young children is preferred but not necessary.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Position requires licensure with the California Physical Therapy Board.
• Position requires possession of a current valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance, and a good driving record.
• Position requires possession of current certificates in BLS Adult CPR with AED & Infant/Child CPR and Basic First Aid.
• Fingerprint clearance and background check through the Department of Justice and FBI.
• Position requires pre-placement physical and back assessment.
• Position requires proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.
• Ethics & Values
• Priority Setting
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Time Management
• Compassion
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Self-Development
• Functional/Technical Skills

Other Skills/Abilities

• Maintain effective and professional working relationship with clients, families, care providers, school peersonnel and co-workers.
• Plan, provide and evaluate treatments.
• Work and communicate as a member of a treatment team.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Operate vestibular equipment, gross and fine motor equipment, and adaptive equipment for daily living
• Provide active interaction with infants, toddlers, and/or young children for an extensive period of time.

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.