Pediatric Physical Therapist

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team whose focus is on the promotion of optimal health and functioning for the pediatric population. The physical therapist assesses the foundational motor skills required for enhanced aerobic capacity, endurance, balance, strength, coordination, timing, and functional mobility of the pediatric client. The physical therapist customizes unique and individual interventions for the establishment, remediation, or restoration of functional mobility and health. They identify the need for environmental adaptations, adaptive equipment and orthotics for the promotion of safety and function in the home and community. 

Full-time position, with some evening hours required, to accommodate the population we serve.

Salary

Salaried Position, Rate of $32 - $38/hour, based on Experience

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Benefit

• Paid PA State License Renewal & membership in one other association such as APTA
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Student Loan Forgiveness (10 years cumulative at any nonprofit)
• Flexible scheduling options available
• No Weekends/No Holidays 

Leg Up Farm is an award winning, outpatient pediatric therapy center located on an 18 acre campus in York county. Our individually tailored treatment plans, breadth of services, and engaging environment are the keys to improving outcomes for clients and their families. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with our providers to provide the highest level of care to our clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate clients with standardized testing materials, client report, parental/guardian report, teacher report, and clinical observations to determine current level of function, areas of impairment, strengths, and developmental age appropriateness.
• Create individualized plan of care that is client centered, functional, and measurable 
• Customize individualized therapeutic sessions for the achievement of the current treatment plan in individual sessions.
• Complete accurate billing for all services provided in accordance to Leg Up Farm policy.
• Track and document client progression towards established goals in accordance to Leg Up Farm and state policy.
• Communicate client progression with parent/guardian, interdisciplinary team, and primary care physician in compliance with Leg Up Farm and state policy.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Review and update treatment plan on a regular basis in accordance to Leg Up Farm and state policy.
• May supervise clinical interns in physical therapy as assigned and in accordance with Leg Up Farm and state policy.
• Ensure that sessions start and end on time.
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas in clinical and office spaces.
• Report incidents and completes Leg Up Farm documentation to supervisor.
• Report any incidents of mandated reporting to appropriate channels.
• Report supply needs to Therapy Director.
• Follow the guidelines of universal precautions and good work ergonomics.
• Participate in required staff meetings, department meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as scheduled.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and client outcomes. 
• Completion of clear and thorough Physical Therapy evaluations for outpatient services.
• Completion of clear, functional, measurable, and client focused Physical Therapy goals in the treatment plans.
• Completion of clear, functional, and client focused home exercise/activity programs.
• Completion of letters of medical necessity.
• Completion of daily session notes in compliance with Leg Up Farm Policy for outpatient services.
• Completion of daily documentation for educational services.
• Completion of clear and thorough discharge summaries in compliance with Leg Up Farm policy. 

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s or Higher in Physical Therapy from a therapy program accredited from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• PA State Physical Therapy License
• Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse Training 
• First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
• Current State Child Abuse History Clearance 
• Current State Police Record Check 
• Current Federal Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting) 
• Compliance with Drug Testing & Satisfactory Drug Testing Results. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, we have a Zero Tolerance Drug Policy in place. 
• Knowledge of scope of practice of a PA State Licensed Physical Therapist 
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment recommendations and orthotics recommendations. 

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of pediatric or outpatient therapy experience preferred, strong new graduates will be considered.