Physical Therapist - Frisco

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs? At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that! We are currently seeking Physical Therapists to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech), state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

• Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & Interdisciplinary Work Environment

What you will do

Our Physical Therapist provides physical therapy to children ages 0-21 as prescribed by a physician, based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions. This role will also be responsible for the following:

Evaluates children using appropriate testing protocols, tools, etc. to follow funding guidelines for each particular child.

• Creates appropriate goals/objectives to be turned in with each evaluation.
• Schedules children onto caseload by contacting the parent/guardian.

Provides therapy services to children based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions.

• Provides documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes.
• Updates and turns in efficiency reports weekly.

Completes additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Annual re-evaluations
• Discharge Summaries
• Collaborates with administration and other disciplines to ensure quality services for children and families.
• Available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary conferences as needed.
• Demonstrates continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge and application.

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

What you have

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and their families.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Education/ Certification

Current, unrestricted physical therapist license as approved by the employee’s state licensing board

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
• Full Time

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