Pediatric Physical Therapist (Contract)

Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist – Subacute Care
Location: Children's Health of Northern California (CHONC) – Northern California Region

                      Saratoga Pediatric Subacute

 Employment Type: Full Time/Part-Time / Per Diem

About CHONC

Children’s Health of Northern California (CHONC) is a leading pediatric healthcare provider committed to compassionate, specialized care for medically complex children. In our subacute setting, we care for children who require ongoing medical support while striving to improve their functional abilities and quality of life. Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team and help bring healing and hope to children and their families. Help us make each small victory a big step forward.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care to individuals from birth to 20 years old with medically complex conditions in our subacute facility. This role focuses on maximizing each child's functional mobility, comfort, and participation in daily activities, while integrating therapeutic goals into a holistic care plan. Ideal candidates will have experience in or a strong interest in working with children who have chronic conditions, ventilator dependence, gastrostomy dependence, neuromuscular disorders, or significant developmental delays. Flexible hours- approximately 32-40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with complex medical needs including tracheostomies, ventilator support, gastrostomy feeding tube, neurological conditions, congenital abnormalities, developmental delays, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Design and implement individualized therapy plans to improve strength, range of motion, positioning, mobility, and overall quality of life.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNAs in direct resident care and patient related activities.
• Provide caregiver education and training to promote carryover of therapy goals into daily routines.
• Document all assessments, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and care plans in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to long-term care planning and discharge readiness.
• Records treatment charges per policy and procedure.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e. orthoses, walkers, standing frames, etc).
• Assists with monthly wheelchair clinic.
• Reports any problem with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant Schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

• Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current California State License in Physical Therapy.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.

D. Physical Requirements:

(With or without the aid of Mech. Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress on the job.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, children, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Be able to work with patients, families, visitors, personnel and government agencies under all circumstances.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during an emergency situation.
• May be requested to work overtime.
• Subject to potential falls, odors, burns from equipment, and hazardous materials. Also, to potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis viruses.

E. Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to work near other co-employees and concentrate efforts on tasks despite noise, interruptions and general commotion.

Salary : $55 - $80