Weekend Pediatric Physical Therapist - High-Frequency Care

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 72.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Weekend Physical Therapist for our pediatric long-term care unit. The role focuses on providing patient-centered, high-frequency pediatric therapy to support mobility, function, and participation in daily activities, with a pay rate of $45-$52 per hour.

The successful candidate will deliver individualized plans, adapt treatments to progress, and work closely with families and the care team to ensure continuity of therapy sessions.

Qualifikationen

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice.
• Inpatient pediatric experience, preferably with medically complex or high-acuity patients.
• Familiarity with ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Knowledge of high-frequency intervention approaches and a genuine passion for this model of care.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work weekends.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their needs, goals, and medical status.
• Provide physical therapy interventions for children with high-acuity needs.
• Use high-frequency intervention approaches and adapt treatment to each patient's goals, progress, and tolerance.
• Monitor and document patient response, progress, and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support continuity between therapy sessions.
• Follow facility policies and applicable professional standards for safe, effective care.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Weekend availability

Ausbildung

PT licensure in NY

Jobbeschreibung

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Weekend Physical Therapist for our pediatric long-term care unit. The role focuses on providing patient-centered, high-frequency pediatric therapy to support mobility, function, and participation in daily activities, with a pay rate of $45-$52 per hour.

The successful candidate will deliver individualized plans, adapt treatments to progress, and work closely with families and the care team to ensure continuity of therapy sessions.