Benefits:
403 (b) match
403 (b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
SUMMARY
Provide direct physical therapy treatment to pediatric clients attending for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Provide services to develop, preserve, and restore physical function that may have been lost due to injury, disease, aging, or congenital abnormality. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, development of a management plan, implementation of treatment, monitoring and documenting results, and determining appropriate termination of services, when possible. Specific therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, specialized manual techniques, education, prescription of assistive devices, prostheses, orthoses, and other interventions may be included.
The caseload will be primarily pediatric with a variety of developmental diagnoses. Treatment locations include inclusion preschool and center-based elementary schools.
Flexible scheduling with options for full-time, part-time, or contracted hours.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree or greater in Science/Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited University. DPT preferred. Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapy.
Experience: Have a working knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience working with children and adults with Autism preferred.
Required Credentials
Current Florida Department of Health License (or license eligible). Florida Medicaid number and National Provider Identification number preferred. CPR Certification/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/HIV/Aids/Medical Errors, mandatory (training available). Valid Florida Class D driver's license.
All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, equipment, and/or clients.
Responsibilities:
Conduct screenings and evaluate clients to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
Develop a treatment plan; implement, conduct, and monitor the client's response to treatment. Adapt treatment and programs to meet the individual needs of the client.
Communicate with the client, family, and team members an appropriate home or community program to maintain or enhance the client's performance.
Provide/recommend/fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment, train clients, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
Adapt treatment and programs to meet the individual needs of the client. Document results of the client's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
Document results of client's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services. Participate in discharge planning.
Adhere to department procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy services. Record indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures. Maintain the level of productivity established by the Therapy Director.
Adhere to department procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy services. Record indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures. Maintain the level of productivity established by the Therapy Director.
Comply with Easter Seals Southwest Florida policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals Southwest Florida or when representing the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
