Pediatric Physical Therapist

Overview

Required Skills and Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited academic program required. Graduate degree preferred. 2. Must be licensed in the State of Indiana as a Physical Therapist (PT) 3. Minimum 5 years of experience with a well-established clinical background in a variety of diagnoses and the related/resulting disorders. Clinical certification in area of expertise a benefit. 4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required. Must be able to adjust of varying treatment loads and schedules. What You Need to Know - Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, medical information. Complies with regulatory agency (Medicare, JCAHO, CARF etc.) standards and regulations. - Conduct evaluations consistent with and appropriate for patient diagnosis. Designs a treatment plan that is goal oriented, based upon interpretation of evaluation results and patient’s personal goals. Establishes goals that are functional, measurable and attainable. Performs re-evaluations per department criteria with modifications/updating of goals as dictated by patient’s progress. - Assists patient towards goal achievement through effective treatment plan and interventions. Administers individual treatment procedures. Develops home exercises and self-treatment plans for the patient. Provides education to patient and family, including diagnosis and prognosis of therapy. Recognizes adverse responses or contradictions to therapy and adjust treatment accordingly. - Makes timely and appropriate discharge plans and recommendations for the anticipated needs of the patient. - Provides direction to Physical Therapy Assistants by delegating appropriate patients, reviewing plan of care and providing clinical support as necessary. Provides day-to-day direction to rehab techs and volunteers. - Willingly accepts student interns. Participates in student program as appropriate and based on level of experience and expertise. - Requires flexible work schedule including weekends.

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Company

For more than 150 years, the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ have been devoted to improving the health and well-being of every individual in the Michiana community. Today, the legacy of these extraordinary women continues with this large health system.