What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Pediatrics) position at The Ark Pediatric Therapy Services?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pediatric Physical Therapist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the mobility, strength, and overall well-being of our young patients. This energetic position offers the opportunity to develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful difference in children's lives. You will work in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, or home health environments, providing expert care tailored to pediatric needs. Your expertise in physiology, anatomy, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics will drive successful patient outcomes and foster a supportive healing environment.
Duties
- Assess pediatric patients’ physical conditions by evaluating mobility, strength, coordination, and functional abilities using comprehensive clinical techniques.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that address specific developmental and rehabilitative needs for children across various age groups.
- Deliver targeted therapies such as trigger point therapy, gait training, balance exercises, and neuromuscular re-education to promote optimal recovery.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation adhering to healthcare standards for electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Educate families and caregivers on home exercises, community resources, and discharge planning to support ongoing patient rehabilitation outside clinical settings.
- Participate in discharge planning processes by assessing progress and recommending appropriate follow-up care or community services for pediatric patients.
Qualifications
- Valid licensure or certification as a licensed Physical Therapist with specialization or experience in pediatrics.
- Proven experience practicing in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital settings, or home health environments with pediatric populations.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, neurology, orthopedics, and medical terminology relevant to pediatric physiotherapy.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
- Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus but not required; however, familiarity with working in outpatient rehabilitation centers is essential.
- Proficiency managing electronic health records (EHR) systems and EMR systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Excellent client communication skills to effectively educate families about therapy goals and progress.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and outpatient settings while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Join us in delivering compassionate pediatric physiotherapy that transforms lives! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a real difference—empowering children to reach their full potential through dedicated therapy services.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $50