Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Job Details Location: FPS Bryant – Bryant, AR 72089 Shift: Day Schedule: Availability during Summer Break, Monday – Friday, hours will vary. Pay: Based on experience Education level: Bachelor's Degree, see Education/Experience below Summary Friendship Community Care is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for a summer role supporting children in a collaborative, team‑based setting. Provide individualized therapy to improve mobility, strength, and functional skills while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are licensed, compassionate, and passionate about pediatric care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Reviews social history, psychological, medical, and previous therapy reports/records. Interview individual/caregiver to discuss and establish needs. Administers appropriate tests and evaluations to determine functional level and potential. Complete all evaluations, documentation, and billing within timelines according to procedure. Communicates information to team participants and provides input for treatment plan development. Make referral or recommendation for therapy and/or equipment. Develops treatment plan from evaluation results and team input. Conducts individual and/or group sessions within clinic to work on specific objectives. Communicates program changes to team members for consistency and reinforcement throughout disciplines. Modifies treatment and equipment, when necessary, in response to development and progress with present treatment. Utilizes appropriate methods to manage inappropriate behavior/responses. Counsel individual, parents and/or family members regarding treatment programs, home programming, and follow-through. Utilizes effective communication techniques with all co‑workers including voicemail, e‑mail and interoffice mail daily as indicated. Ensure orders for therapy are current throughout the treatment time. Provides in‑service to staff regarding treatment materials and techniques. Supervises practicum students as requested. Attends in‑service education programs. Attends job‑related short courses, meetings, and conventions provided by FCC. Reads and researches professional journals and texts. Assures current technology used with clients. Provides therapy services to clients in all settings served by the clinic: FCC, clinic, patient’s home, and STAR/Adult Services. Handles assigned case load sufficient to maintain minimum daily rate necessary to operate clinic. Responsible for paperwork associated with client’s records as required by law and licensing agencies. Position is safety‑sensitive. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from four‑year college or university. Must hold or obtain an Arkansas State License to practice physical therapy. Required Skills Language: Ability to read, comprehend, write correspondence, and present information orally in one‑on‑one and small group settings. Mathematical: Ability to perform basic arithmetic and accurately calculate scores on assessment tools and document client performance. Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in varied formats. Physical: Must regularly use hands, stand, walk, reach, sit, lift up to 50 pounds, and have adequate vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr