Pediatric Physical Therapist

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job Summary

Peninsula Pediatric Therapy, P.C., based in Monterey, CA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work in a fun and rewarding environment to provide a full range of physical therapy services to individuals (birth to 21) with neuro-muscular and orthopedic conditions, in Hollister, CA. Physical Therapists are responsible for administering medically necessary physical therapy (PT) services, including evaluation, planning, and providing PT treatment as prescribed by physicians. The Physical Therapist (PT) works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, social workers, nutritionists, and outside agencies to meet the therapy needs of the children served by the program.

Job Qualifications

Performs a full range of physical therapy services with children from birth to age 21 with eligible orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions.

Administers appropriate tests including range of motion, manual muscle tests, functional and developmental abilities tests, sensory and neurological reflex tests.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment.

Administer physical therapy treatments in accordance with a prescription from the orthopedist, neurologist, pediatrician, or physiatrist.

Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the child’s response to treatment in accordance with state standards.

Provide therapeutic activities to increase strength and endurance and improve coordination, balance, posture, functional mobility, and gait.

Design and monitor home programs.

Recommend seating, positioning, functional mobility devices and orthotics. Instruct caregivers in the use of lower extremity orthotics and equipment.

Participate in discharge planning and refer parents to community services.

Determine need for department and patient related supplies and equipment.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.

May participate as a clinical preceptor in a university-affiliated physical therapy student program.

Have a current license as either a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California that is in good standing.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruct others in the use of the home program.

Administer physical therapy treatments.

Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for client.

Prepare reports and keep records of case histories.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Provide suitable transportation between work sites.

Lift or assist with lifting children and equipment.

Explain and teach physical therapy activities to children, parents, health care

professionals, local school authorities and other interested persons.

Read, understand and interpret physician’s orders and instructions for therapy

and the use of equipment.

Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.

Document findings, progress and recommendations in progress reports and daily

running notes.