What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health position at Circle of Care?
Description
Currently seeking candidates in the following areas:
- S Austin
- Round Rock / Pflugerville
- Central Austin
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires an active PT license within the state of Texas.
Why Circle of Care?
Join our dedicated team as a Physical Therapist (PT) and bring essential care to pediatric patients (birth to age 20) with physical, neurological, cognitive, and social/emotional disabilities or delays. As a key member of our team, you'll provide therapy in the home and community, empowering children and families to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Perform initial and ongoing evaluations to assess each patient’s condition, documenting progress and updating treatment plans in collaboration with the physician.
- Create and Implement Treatment Plans: Design individualized physical therapy plans that align with physician orders and maximize each child’s developmental potential.
- Provide Skilled Therapeutic Interventions: Implement interventions to aid children in regaining physical, neurological, cognitive, and/or social/emotional functioning, fostering greater independence and mobility.
- Educate and Empower Families: Equip families and caregivers with practical skills for daily therapeutic activities, including training on safe use of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices.
- Collaborate on Care Plans: Actively participate in treatment plan updates and care team meetings, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Document Patient Care and Outcomes: Utilize an electronic medical record system to document patient progress and report any significant changes promptly to the physician.
- Support Discharge Planning: Prepare families for ongoing care with home exercise programs and discharge summaries to ensure a smooth transition after therapy.
Highlighted Benefits:
- Therapist Led Management: Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy
- Concierge-Level Support: Enjoy personalized support for all mobile staff, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
- Unlimited Earning Potential: No cap on earnings with generous over-production rates
- So Much More: We offer a wide range of benefits beyond what's listed here. We encourage you to apply or reach out to our recruitment team to discover all the ways we support our team.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program; Bachelor’s degree in a physical therapy-related field.
- Licensure: Active Physical Therapist license in Texas.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of pediatric or home health physical therapy experience preferred.
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