Physical Therapist (Pediatric) / Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS)

Physical therapist (Pediatric) / Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS)

Our Center is looking to hire a passionate, well organized, energetic, clinical PT provider specialized in pediatrics to support existing and growing clientele currently waitlisted.

This position requires providing a wide range of direct services to pediatric to adult clients having challenging, or barrier-type, behaviors and included rendering clinical assessments and evaluations, conducting inter-disciplinary evaluations, 1:1 direct service provision, progress reporting, completing insurance authorizations, familial involvement, completing case reviews for intake, training/mentoring, multi and inter-disciplinary collaboration, crafting treatment plans, developing Center-wide recreational indoor / outdoor activities, crafting and implementing activities for external non-profit charitable events, supporting the development of a new PT department and working closely with clients also enrolled in the Center-Based, day treatment program.

Physical therapy treatments to occur in a day treatment clinical setting working alongside populations including Level II and III Autism, Global Developmental Delays, Non-verbal, Motor deficits/delays, life skill delayed, intellectually delayed, having behavior barriers and other developmental challenges. Many of the clients use Assistive Technology devices for communication.

Position Qualifications

Competencies:

Engage with clinical team members daily to create a positive, fun, and professional team-oriented culture in a fast-paced and expanding diverse group practice.

Experience supporting and implementing PT Student Practicum and Internship program across multiple agency relationships

Enter progress notes on a daily basis and comply with provider terms and point of service documentation and conditions

Provide supervision and department oversight to PTA employees

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and timely to keep goals and objectives of the organization moving forward.

Must possess diverse prior clinical experience developing, writing, implementing and evaluating individuals Physical Therapy Services which shall also include working with patients using (AAC) Alternative and Augmentative Communication Technologies.

Prior experience collaborating with other therapeutic disciplines in standards for providing evidence-based, best practice, Physical therapy service delivery.

• Must have clinical working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and policy practices and standards of performance.
• Strong experience in administering a variety of pediatric PT assessments and evaluations
• Prior clinical and/or educational experience working 1:1 with clients with developmental and behavioral challenges.

Prior Experience Supporting Full Caseload of Clients

• Experience working collectively among executive leadership, a multi-disciplinary team, directors, administrative staff, while supporting a diverse clientele and busy schedule.
• Demonstrate discretion and the ability to maintain confidential and private information.
• Demonstrate compliance regarding training of internal company policies and procedures.

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of SC medical billing practices and policies to ensure compliance with state agencies including, DDSN, DHHS, Private Insurance Carriers, ADA and SC State Medicaid/Healthy Connections, SC Medicaid Waivers, and more.

Skills & Abilities

Education & Licensing

• Must be in possession of a current SC state license to practice and be able to provide NPI Number
• Must be registered with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Must have Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
• Additional board-certification as Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS), (preferred)

Experience

Minimum 2 – 4 years experience rendering services in clinical setting to children and adults.

Technology Skills

• Strong knowledge using PC, MAC, IPAD and TouchIt technologies.
• Basic knowledge or exposure to use of Augmentative & Alternative Communication Hi-Tech Speech Devices in a therapy session – preferred skill but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of Central Reach Behavioral Health & Medical Billing Software.
• Strong working knowledge of Central Reach Data Collection Module
• Strong working knowledge of Google eSuite Platform: Drive, Calendar, Meetings, Etc.
• Some conceptual and working knowledge with IEP third party software platforms
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Strong Knowledge of office technologies, i. e: iCloud technology for record keeping and document storage uploads, fax, scanner, label makers, laminating machine, printers, walkie-talkies, etc.

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational and electronic record keeping skills required
• Strong written, oral and soft communication skills required
• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Always maintain professional appearance with staff and clientele
• Aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving required
• Intermittent and minimal travel may be required for training, special meetings, BGC events, in-home observations, business development, continuing education, conferences, and more.
• Maintain licensing, certification and CEUs every year.
• Must pass background checks with drug testing, fingerprinting included
• CPR and First Aid Certifications, preferred

Crisis Prevention Training Required

References and work materials may also be verified.

Physical Demands

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to clients in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of clients and reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting special needs children when required.

Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite therapies. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.