PRN/Weekend Coverage - Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant

Pediatric Movement Center; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric therapy is seeking dedicated Physical Therapists to join their expanding team. This role focuses on planning and conducting therapy programs for children, ensuring their growth and development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment and communication skills, working closely with families to facilitate progress. With a commitment to rewarding hard work, the company offers an attractive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. Join a passionate team that values collaboration and makes a difference in the lives of children every day.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Paid Documentation Time

Free CEU

Retirement Contributions

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Onsite Child Care

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy preferred.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric settings required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct pediatric physical therapy programs.
• Conduct evaluations to assess children's motor development.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Pediatric Evaluation

Motor Skill Development

Sensory Modulation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Active license to practice physical therapy in Maryland

Job description

WE’VE EXPANDED!

The Pediatric Movement Center is proud to announce that we have recently opened our second Hagerstown location and expanded our Frederick location. We are now looking to hire for several positions to support our recent growth, allowing us to serve more families and better meet the needs of our community.

THE PMC DIFFERENCE

The Pediatric Movement Center (PMC) is a therapist-owned small business with locations in Hagerstown, MD and Frederick, MD. We are a community-focused outpatient clinic providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental classes, and community events to children up to 21 years of age. PMC is proud of its exceptional staff whose hard work and dedication has resulted in numerous awards, nominations and recognition including: The Hub City Business Competition, Winner of The Hotlist, Best Medical Specialist, and Best Attraction for Kids to name of few! PMC has over 4.5+ star rating from our clients on all media platforms.

YOU WORK HARD...WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD BE REWARDED!

At PMC we know our staff works hard. We believe that this hard work should be rewarded! As such, PMC believes strongly in supporting our staff and provides the following comprehensive benefit package:

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start with 3 weeks of PTO per year
• Holiday Pay: up to 10 paid holidays
• Paid Documentation Time: Scheduled and Paid time for clinical documentation
• Free CEU: free courses offered + reimbursement on approved coursework
• Retirement: Employer contribution to IRA
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Employer paid insurance up to 70% of premium
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: Employer-paid program
• Employee Discounts: Employee discounts on PMC classes, activities and events.
• Company Events: Employer sponsored events for our staff (and their families) to enjoy!
• Employee Child Care: Employees have the option for onsite child care during their work day

KIND WORDS FROM OUR STAFF:

"I’m truly at a loss for words for how quickly y’all have made me feel at home as a new employee. PMC is a true unicorn in its workplace culture and environment and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work at PMC."
-Meghan T

"I love it here. PMC truly has a family feel to it--the staff is so encouraging, kind and the environment is very welcoming. That staff is there for each other and builds each other up. PMC is unlike any other place that I've ever worked. The icing on the cake is getting to work with amazing kids each and every day."
-Rachel A

"I love working at PMC because the staff is honest, hard working and encouraging. PMC supports its staff through its team oriented culture and family-focused environment that helps everyone reach their full potential."
-Jessica T

Position Summary

This position will be for our Aquatics and Land base location, in Hagerstown, MD and Frederick, MD Physical therapists (PT) and Physical Therapists Assistant (PTA) will be expected to plan, evaluate, organize and conduct pediatric physical therapy programs to facilitate growth motor development. The PT/PTA will conduct evaluations and assessments to determine a child’s level of function relative to age in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, quality of motor integration, sensory modulation, self-care and activities of daily living. The PT/PTA will develop a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. The therapist is expected to maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client, and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The PT/PTA is expected to facilitate developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well-developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• An active license to practice physical therapy in the state of Maryland

Minimum Experience

One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric clinic-based settings. Required skills include planning, administering, scoring and interpreting tests related to development in both sensory processing and motor coordination. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort, standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.

Type: Full-time

Salary: $79,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, PRN and/or Saturdays, flexible scheduling.