Full-Time Physical Therapist or Physical TherapistAssistant

Description : CRCC is a local

non-profit, PSLF eligible organization dedicated to

providing comprehensive education, nursing, and therapy wrapped

services to children of all abilities to help them reach their

highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family

Involvement, and Staff Excellence. Come join our

team !

We are looking

for a full-time pediatric

Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

to float between our NW (88th & Blondo) and SW (138th & Q)

centers

Physical

Therapist will be responsible

for : Working

with pediatric clients with disabilities, injuries, and serious

health impairments to restore, maintain, and promote overall gross

motor function and health.

Assessing the

needs, analyzing risks, and problem solving effectively while using

a high level of professional judgment to recommend and provide

therapy services to our pediatric clients.

Making environmental modifications and training staff to manage

physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision with direct

supervision exercised over support personnel.

Physical Therapist

Assistant will be responsible for :

Working with

pediatric clients with disabilities, injuries, and serious health

impairments to restore, maintain, and promote overall gross motor

function and health under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Integrate and collaborate with other

disciplines in order to effectively carry out individualized

programs, provided by physical therapist, based on improving

deficits in areas of gross motor function, adaptive equipment, and

self-advocacy.

Assess and teach clients

who have limited capabilities to develop abilities needed to foster

independence and positive interactions in their home and community

environments.

A pediatric physical

therapist assistant works under the supervision of a physical

therapist to treat children from birth to age 21 at CRCC. A PTA

will treat problems such as injuries, pre-existing conditions, and

issues caused by illnesses or diseases.

Physical Therapist

Essential

Functions / Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates physical therapy

treatments, procedures, and programs from date of evaluation

through date of discharge while adhering to professional, ethical,

and legal standards of practice.

Reviews

client records in order to determine necessary physical therapy

services (screen, evaluation, and continued treatment).

Evaluates client to determine intervention

strategies and frequency of physical therapy treatment necessary

using appropriate tests and measures.

Makes

recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics,

assistive devices, and adjunct sessions with trained staff or

family members.

Administers physical therapy

programs and intervention strategies.

Provides direct supervision to physical therapist assistants every

30 days per Nebraska Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Modifies intervention when deemed

appropriate.

Collaborates with school

therapists in order to provide consistent and effective care.

Trains staff in safe implementation of

physical therapy needs in the classroom.

Records all pertinent data in the client’s medical

records.

Provides and record all

relevant paperwork and client information (evaluations,

re-evaluations, daily notes, plan of care updates, and discharge

summaries) per policies and procedures for the therapy department.

Assists with the recruiting and pre-screening

of therapy clients.

Provides proper

documentation for ordering necessary therapy equipment, supplies

and assessment tools as needed.

Provides

weekly schedule to Rehab Services Coordinator by Wednesday at noon

each week or enters weekly schedule into the EHR system by the end

of the last working day, the week prior.

Respectfully communicates with parents / caregivers and serves as a

resource for information relevant to client care, using Tadpoles.

Physical Therapist

Assistant Essential

Functions / Responsibilities

Observing patients before, during and after therapy.

Noting the patient’s status and

reporting it to a physical therapist.

Helping

patients do specific exercises that the physical therapist has put

in the plan of care.

Treating patients using

a variety of techniques, including, but not limited to, stretching,

equipment training, functional mobility,

etc.

Helping children to learn to move

their bodies correctly.

Assessing patients

and monitoring their progress.

Collaborate

with school therapists / classroom teachers in order to provide

consistent and effective care.

Train staff in

safe implementation of physical therapy needs in the classroom, as

directed / approved by physical therapist.

Record all pertinent data in the client’s medical records per

policies and procedures for the therapy

department.

Respectfully communicate

with parents / caregivers and serve as a resource for information

relevant to client care.

Attend monthly team

meetings and all other meetings necessary for continuity of care

for clients.

Physical

Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant General Responsibilities

and Professional Attributes

Recognizes own

professional growth needs and pursue professional development

opportunities.

Consistently applies and

promotes CRCC’s policies and procedures and Guiding Principles.

Possesses understanding, patience, and

flexibility in dealing with children, parents and all staff

members.

Represents the organization by

attending outside events supporting CRCC and participates in

marketing and outreach efforts, when applicable.

Willingly accepts guidance and respects input

of others.

Fields caregiver concerns or

issues in calm, professional manner. Passes on to therapy team

member as appropriate. Monitors follow-up to ensure client issue(s)

are adequately resolved.

Promotes family

involvement and communication.

Provides

input for monthly newsletter.

Maintains

confidentiality with all information on children and families.

Accepts other duties as assigned.

Adheres to daily work schedule.

Strives to maintain harmonious relationships

and communication with all staff members.

Performs duties without need of continuous supervision and carries

them out within a reasonable timeframe.

Demonstrates pride in work and the business by practicing good

grooming and wearing appropriate

attire.

Physical

Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities

Ability to

stay calm and poised in challenging situations.

Ability to communicate ideas in a clear and

comprehensive manner both orally and in writing.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and take

direction from others.

Ability to work

effectively in a team environment.

Ability to

lift 50 pounds.

Benefits

CRCC offers an

Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

Health insurance

• Dental insurance

Vision

insurance

CRCC-paid short & long

term disability and life insurance

PTO

Holiday pay – Paid Holiday

Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!

401k with match

Requirements : Minimum

Qualifications for Physical Therapist

Graduate of an

accredited Physical Therapy School with any of the following

degrees or combination of these degrees : BS, MS, MPT or

DPT.

Current active license in

state of Nebraska as a Physical Therapist.

Current active BLS / CPR certification

required.

Experience with pediatric

physical therapies preferred.

Able to

meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and

clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse / Neglect Central Registry

and / or Adult Abuse / Neglect Registry and the Nebraska State

Patrol.

Minimum

Qualifications for Physical Therapist Assistant

Graduate of an

accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an Associate’s

Degree.

Current active license in state of

Nebraska as a Physical Therapist

Assistant.

Obtain BLS / CPR certification

upon hire

Experience with physical therapy in

pediatric setting preferred.

Able to meet

agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and

clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse / Neglect Central Registry

and / or Adult Abuse / Neglect Registry and the Nebraska State Patrol.

Compensation details : 33-40 Hourly Wage

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