Physical Therapist

About This Role KidsCare Home Health is a therapist‑owned and operated home health company that provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying work‑life balance, KidsCare is the place for you! What Sets Us Apart Therapist Owned/Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand. Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority. Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs. Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy for pediatric patients within the home health setting. They will direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Examine, evaluate, and administer remedial treatments for pediatric patients. Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training and counseling regarding status, progress, goals, home programming and discharge planning. Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines. Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate. Consult with physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records. Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment. Perform internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in‑service presentations. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service. Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals. Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing. Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires. Actively participate in professional organization and activities. Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities. Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed. Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Education And Work Experience Requirements Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required. Current state‑issued professional license. Valid state driver’s license. CPR certification. Pediatric clinical experience. Home health experience. Other Qualifications And Skills Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups. Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Physical Demands / Working Environment Spends one‑third to two‑thirds of time standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling. Over two‑thirds of time spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear. Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting. Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature. Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty‑five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr KidsCare Home Health