Rapid City, South dakota
Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Opening in Rapid City, South dakota - Join a progressive and quickly growing pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy clinic! We have an exceptional staff and are looking to add a Physical Therapist who is passionate about working with children. Children's Therapy Services has been growing for the past 11 years and provides services within the Rapid City area and also to outlying school districts. CTS cares about its employees! We offer great pay, benefits packages, continuing education funds and licensure reimbursement.
Rapid City is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and is surrounded with many things to do such as hiking, biking, skiing, water activities and so much more! This is a wonderful community to raise children. Rapid CIty is also a growing community that boasts one of the best engineering schools in the country, SD School of Mines and Technology.
Job Description:
Provides Pediatric Physical Therapy services for pediatric patients within the school district, Birth to 3-5 programs and within a clinical setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Carries out treatment for Physical Therapy patients in alignment with established goals.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Provides pediatric physical therapy treatment to the student/child in an accurate and timely manner.
Provides on-going therapy on an outpatient basis in their natural environment including home, school, or daycare/preschool program.
Communicates (to the parents and school staff, as well as in reports, daily notes and in evaluations) observations regarding the child's/student's progress, lack of progress, goals, etc.
Documents daily/weekly therapy for each client in the ?Daily Notes?.
Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with coworkers and facilitating teamwork wherever services are being provided.
Demonstrates sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Performs other duties as assigned or required as a natural course of employment in the Company.
Education:
Facilitates movement toward a healthcare partnership between providers, the child/student and their families.
Educates child/school/family regarding therapeutic exercises, activities and equipment.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Documents child/student encounters in appropriate format according to CTS policies.
Provides statistics as requested.
Will be conversant in various CTS billing mechanisms to avoid undue costs.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Knowledge of neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment techniques as utilized by the generalist in treating multiple age groups.
Knowledge of orthopedic manual therapy techniques.
Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of direct patient care of Physical Therapy to pediatric children/students.
Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.
Skill in treating Pediatric Physical Therapy patients.
Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in critical thinking in the performance of Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
Skills in maintaining good working relationships with community resources, referral sources, agencies and colleagues (OT and SLP).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Cleared/Clean South Dakota Physical Therapy License
A Cleared / Clean DOJ / FBI background check
Approximately one (1) year of experience working with a pediatric population.
Participation in continuing education in pediatric therapy subjects as required by the Physical Therapy governing authority.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule (driving to different schools that CTS contracts Physical Therapy Services to).
May be called to work off-shift in emergency situations.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing, repetitive movements, lifting weights of various amounts (not to exceed 25 lbs.), sitting on floor, bending/squatting, walking, driving, etc. .
AGE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY CARE: Provides care to the following age groups: Infant (30 days to 1 yr.), child (1-12 years), adolescent (13- 21 years).
Job Type: Part-time
Job Location:
Rapid City, SD
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
Pediatric Physical Therapy: 1 year
Required language:
English
Required license or certification:
South Dakota License in Physical Therapy
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