Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Full Time or Part Time

Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time or Part Time

Suggs Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Services (SPOTS)

12810 Hillcrest Road Suite B-100 Dallas, TX 75230

Please apply at : [email protected] or call 214-725-8088

Pay : Salary or Hourly

Description

Shift : Full Time or Part Time

Schedule : 40 hours

Staff Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant

Location : Suggs Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Services, Dallas, TX

At SPOTS, our mission is to help children develop the sensory and motor skills necessary for successful performance in everyday, functional tasks such as play, social interactions, self-help skills, and school performance.

SPOTS provides individualized Occupational and Physical therapy services specifically targeted to each child’s needs as identified by a comprehensive evaluation and parent input.

We are passionate about children and believe that each child deserves to develop their full potential. SPOTS is a fun, family centered environment where your child will feel safe and supported in order to meet new challenges and build confidence with treatment presented in the form of play .

Physical Therapist Job Summary :

• Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice;
• provide direct PT treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions;
• report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms;

and collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning

• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; attend and participate in meetings, in-services; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area
• Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Organization
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions;

take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

• Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes;

use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.

• Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks;

self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required.
• Bachelor's and Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
• At least 1 year experience preferred, but not required
• Licensed by Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• Current CPR / BLS American Heart Association Certification

Work Remotely

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Benefit Conditions :

• Only full-time employees eligible
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401 K
• Continuing Education

Medical specialties :

Pediatrics

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience :

pediatric : 1 year (Preferred)

Education :

Master's (Required)

License :

PT (Required)

Application Question :

Do you have a passion for the pediatric population?

Work Location : In person