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Pediatric Physical Therapist

Mission Statement

At WonderLab our mission is to provide high quality physical therapy services for children. In a nurturing, child-centered environment, we support development in the areas of sensory processing, motor coordination, and the myriad functional skills built upon these areas. Our clients range in age from toddlers to teenagers, with most falling in the birth to ten-year-old range. Some have significant medical or educational diagnoses, while others have only mild developmental issues and may not require any other type of educational, medical or therapeutic support. We work closely with parents and others involved in each child’s care, with the goal of providing services that are meaningful within the context of the child’s life.

Join our staff and become part of a collaborative environment where you’ll have regular contact with other creative therapists to exchange ideas and support, and know your work is valued and your ideas respected. We also offer the freedom to manage the size of your caseload as well as competitive pay.

Position Summary

Planning, evaluating, organizing and conducting pediatric physical therapy programs to facilitate growth in motor development. The PT will administer physical therapy evaluations, and assessments to determine a child’s level of function relative to age in the area of motor development. They will also provide family training and planning for eventual discharge with home program as needed. The PT will develop a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child for which he/she is the therapist of record. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well- developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with a minimum of a Masters degree and licensed in the State of California.

Minimum Experience:

Preferred 1 year of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting. Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric clinic-based setting. Required skills include planning, administering, scoring and interpreting tests related to physical therapy services. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Required Certification and/or Registration:

Current License by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

Current CPR

Preferred:

Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Position Accountabilities

• Administer pediatric physical therapy to children in clinic settings, and occasionally on location in schools or homes.

• Conduct in-depth evaluations which include both standardized testing and structured clinical observations, requiring at least one hour but occasionally two or more hours of testing time, followed by scoring and clinical interpretation. A parent conference and a detailed assessment report are also provided for each evaluation.

• Determine areas of concern, identify goals, and develop treatment plans for clients.

• Document results of client’s evaluation, treatment, follow-up and discharge concisely and accurately. Complete reports to be turned in no later than 2 weeks after the child’s appointment

• Maintain a full patient load (approximately 7 hour long treatments per 8 hour day or the equivalent when working alternate schedules, and seeing at least 2 evaluations a week) while keeping up with timely documentation.

• Create and maintain positive relationships with families and children who visit clinic. Demonstrate ability to communicate difficult information in a kind and appropriate manner.

• Maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client.

• Develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable, demonstrating developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement.

• Provide direction, training, and assistance to interns and volunteers assigned to the physical therapy program.

• Supervise PTAs for the children for which you are the therapist of record.

• Demonstrate positive interaction with co-workers, clients, families, and third parties, treating all with respect and demonstrating responsiveness to their needs.

• Demonstrate adaptability to new people, procedures, and situations.

• Listen openly, and respond by applying suggestions made by directors.

• Attend staff and in-service meetings. Take the opportunity to occasionally lead in-service training.

• Exhibit knowledge of health and safety for the children and families, yourself, and others as outlined in Cal/OSHA standards.

• Assist with development of programs, protocols, and documents

• Research and advise on building PT spaces and make recommendations regarding toys and equipment.

• Follow APTA guidelines for ethical, high-quality job performance.

• Arrive to work promptly and demonstrate good time management skills.

• Identify own continuing education needs, and pursue continuing education courses.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mentor when appropriate, educating other disciplines of PT services and other PT’s and PTAs as appropriate.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry/push up to 50 lbs), standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility. (See “Physical Demands for Essential Functions of the Job”)

Flexible work from home options available.