Pediatric Physical Therapist

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Kids Care Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Physical Therapist
. Kids Care 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, Kids Care is the place for you!

Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone receives the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!

At Kids Care we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture. In return, we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401(K), professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

• Therapist Owned/Operated – we understand your challenges first‑hand.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical 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.

• Spends one‑third to two‑thirds of time standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling.
• Over two‑thirds of time using hands, fingers, manipulating, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Primary setting is a diverse indoor residential or childcare environment.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy‑nature activities.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty‑five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision requirements.
• Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phone, printers, light traffic).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.