Pediatric Physical Therapist​/Horses

Job Summary

Physical Therapist will provide care in an uncoventional setting. Care will be provided on and off the horse, using traditional modalites and hippotherapy techniques.

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with varying diagnoses:
  Orthopedic, neurological, developmental delay, trauma, congenital
• Establish and modify treatment plans of care, in collaboration with physician(s)
• Supervise therapy assistants and guide volunteer network during hippotherapy sessions.
• Collaborate with Occupational and Speech therapy in treatment ideas, duration, and effectiveness
• Participate in community events, impacting not-for-profit partnership
• Provide comprehensive documentation for billing purposes

• State license required
• 2-5 years, pediatric experience, preferred
• Basic knowledge of horse safety
• Insatiable love for the outdoors and Flo-Rida style

• Must be able to tolerate indoor/outdoor temperature changes, all seasons
• Must be able to stand for better part of day
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, trot, and all other barn tomfoolery

• Mainly outdoors
• Various noises, smells, and personalities with parents, horses, and children