Pediatric Physical Therapist
Location
Lancaster, PA | United States
Job description
Salary:
$30.53 - $50.88 / Hour
Overview:
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is seeking a dependable and team-first player to join us as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.
Pediatric Physical Therapist Position Overview:
- The pediatric Physical Therapist will provide evaluations on all individuals upon admission to Pediatric Specialty Care and develop treatment plans as indicated.
- Direct physical care will include evaluation and assessment of equipment needs to include wheelchairs and all lower extremity splinting and bracing, ongoing monitoring of all current equipment as well as providing and modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of the individuals to which care is provided.
- All care will be provided in accordance with established physical therapy practices and all policies and procedures of the organization as well as current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) Overview:
- At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.
PSC Benefits to Explore :
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K with Employer Matching
- PTO & Holiday Pay
- Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is located at 120 Rider Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Apply to our Part Time Physical Therapist opportunity today!
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
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Responsibilities:
As a Physical Therapist at Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster, you will:
- Actively participates in the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality care to all individuals.
- Evaluates all individuals upon admission.
- Develops treatment plan when indicated to provide therapy services to individuals.
- Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies program as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders.
- Conduct screenings of individuals at regular intervals to determine need for Physical Therapy.
- Follows established policies and procedures of the facility.
- Collaboration with other team members for effective communication with individual, family members, case workers, etc.
- Assists with discharge planning for smooth transition to new living environment (family education, home assessments, written therapy instructions).
- Perform quarterly assessments on all individuals receiving treatment.
- Collaborate with school therapy team for continuity of care and treatment.
- Performs timely and accurate documentation.
- Collaborates with physicians as needed as it pertains to physical therapy treatment.
- Evaluation and assessment of equipment needs.
- Evaluate for appropriate mobility device(s) upon admission and schedule with vendor if needed.
- Ongoing assessment of current mobility and orthotic equipment and scheduling with vendors for any needed adjustments.
- Obtaining prescriptions from physician for any needed equipment or changes to existing equipment.
- Scheduling with orthotic vendors for new equipment and when adjustments are needed to current equipment.
- Light maintenance of current equipment such as minor wheelchair or orthotic repairs.
- Educating staff on new equipment and providing in services as needed.
- Enters tasks in electronic charting system for any specific instructions for wearing time of orthotics and splints.
- Participates in quality improvement, clinical and safety programs upon request.
- Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, individuals, and visitors of the facility.
From:
USD $30.53/Hr.
Up to:
USD $50.88/Hr.
Qualifications:
Pediatric Physical Therapist:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited college with a master’s degree or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
State license to practice physical therapy required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to direct others necessary.
Pediatric Specialty Care expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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