Physical Therapist for Pediatric Department

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The position of physical therapist, in keeping with the mission of Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN), includes the following responsibilities, with an emphasis on provision of high quality, compassionate, professional services for children with special needs and their families. Momentum prides itself on valuing its most regarded asset: its people. From the beginning, our organization has formed a work culture that supports communication, growth, collaboration, and new opportunities. With exceptional levels of support and flexibility, our employees are able to enjoy a balanced quality of life while pursuing their professional endeavors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides outpatient physical therapy service in a clinical setting and/or within our center-based early intervention program.

2. Works alongside and collaborate with other professionals/therapists.

3. Varied caseload which may include early intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative type of services for children ages 0 to 18 years with a variety of diagnoses (e.g., developmental delay, neuromotor impairments, musculoskeletal injuries).

4. Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures.

5. Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of staff is not required.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field. Current Physical Therapy California state license.

Pediatric experience in working with a variety of disorders.

Requirements: Must have CPR Certificate. Must be able to successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, health screening, required vaccinations and TB screening. Must be able to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must maintain valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Provide a family-centered, playful approach to intervention.

2. A passion to work with children.

3. Self-initiative organized and desire for ongoing learning.

4. Reliable transportation.

5. Work collaboratively with families.

6. Ability to drive to and from different sites.

7. Good reading, writing, and communication skills.

8. Ability to follow directions, both written and oral.

9. Interest and concern for people with diverse socio-economic and developmental disabilities.  

10. Possess sufficient patience and understanding to approach people and their desired wants and needs.

11. Must attend scheduled in-service training and other trainings as required.

12. Ability to work cooperatively with staff in all departments.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.