Pediatric Physical Therapist

The J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team. The Physical Therapist will provide evaluations and therapy to developmentally disabled patients, birth-21, with a variety of medical conditions. These services encompass our inpatient, outpatient and intensive therapy clients.

Starting Salary: $70,000.00

Salary ranges based on experience and an excellent benefits package is available to all employees. J.D. McCarty offers a flexible work schedule with no evenings or weekends required. The daily schedule offers time for documentation and session planning. The physical therapy department is focused on offering the most up to date treatment techniques with the cost of continuing education and certifications covered by the center.

The following job responsibilities are required:
Evaluation:
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of each patient’s condition and abilities at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s professional experience. Selects evaluation tools, gathers all information necessary to properly evaluate, and interprets results in a manner appropriate to the patient’s age and abilities. Treatment planning:
Establishes a plan of care which appropriately prioritizes and addresses the identified problems, which is aligned with the patient’s/family’s needs, capabilities and goals. Designs treatment programs for patients with a variety of diagnoses at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience, adapting treatment techniques for patients unable to respond to conventional methods. Continually assesses the patient’s changing condition and alters the plan of care appropriately, reflecting his or her needs and discharge plans.

Consults with other members of the health care team to coordinate PT with other activities and treatments. Terminates treatment appropriately and plans for the patient’s discharge with adequate time for the patient to access additional resources as needed and for education of the patient and family in post-discharge activities or needs. Intervention:
Administers the plan of care safely, demonstrating competence in those techniques and procedures implemented at a quality level commensurate with the employee’s experience. Observes patient response to treatment and makes necessary adjustments during each treatment session. Establishes rapport with patient and family. Documentation:
Documents delivery of PT service in language which is clear, concise and legible, and which is in accordance with the APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation. Prepares evaluation reports, discharge summaries, staffing reports, and equipment orders which meet all departmental standards for completeness and timeliness. Patient/family education:
Provides appropriate education and training to patients and/or caregivers. Designs home programs which are individualized to meet the patient’s needs. Utilizes written materials, verbal instruction, and demonstration which are adapted to the trainee’s age, literacy level, cognitive ability, etc. Informs the patient and caregivers of progress, challenges, and any other information related to the therapeutic process. Coordinates with outside health care providers for post-discharge or concurrent treatment.

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants, PT Aide, and Student Interns:
Utilizes support personnel to perform duties within their abilities to increase overall departmental efficiency. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care. Directs and supervises supportive personnel in the implementation of such tasks and adjusts delegated tasks when necessary. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to support personnel and students regarding job performance. Center and…