Physical Therapist - Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA 91352
About the Job
Job: Physical Therapist- Pediatrics (Inpatient).
Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare, Inc. / Totally Kids is a sub-acute facility and outpatient rehabilitation center that provides pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapies for children from 0-21 years. We are looking for a part-time or full-time experienced, compassionate, and energetic physical therapist to join our collaborative interdisciplinary team of therapists. Desirable candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work well as part of a team, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Physical Therapist Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Caseload includes children and young adults ages 0 to 21 years in long-term care and outpatient settings.
- Performs evaluations, sets appropriate goals, and provides quality physical therapy to clients with an emphasis on facilitating independence, health, wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
- Supervises and supports PTAs according to state guidelines.
- Builds and maintains rapport with family members; provides parent/caregiver education as needed.
- Communicates and collaborates with other team members about physical therapy services.
- Completes professional documentation, from evaluation/progress reports to daily notes.
- Participates in multidisciplinary Care Plan documentation and care conferences as requested.
- Enters appropriate billing for client services into electronic medical system.
- Develops, writes, and instructs clients and families in therapy home programs.
- Assists in orientation and training of other staff members.
- Assists in projects related to development of clinical programs and/or accomplishment of department goals.
PT Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree preferred.
- Current CA PT license.
- Experience with pediatric population is highly preferred, but not required.
- Ability to meet deadlines; detailed and task-oriented.
- Comfort participating as part of an interdisciplinary medical team.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to crouch /stoop as required.
- Lifting Requirements: Must be capable of lifting or carrying objects that weigh up to 45 pounds.
- Must be able to discern colors.
- Physical skills necessary to operate all equipment: must be able to stand, reach in all directions, lift, and carry objects. Must have fine motor skills.
- Must have 20/20 vision (correction devices allowed) and be able to appropriately read patient information, posted materials, and other written information.
- Must hear (correctional devices allowed) and comprehend well enough to give and receive information for appropriate completion of duties.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and listen in English with a skill level essential for communication in a sub-acute facility.
- Must have normal physical stamina.
- Must be able to bend and twist.
- Must have full use of both hands.
- Must be able to walk intermittently, six to ten hours per shift.
- Must be able to perform chest compressions and hand resuscitator ventilation during CPR.
Benefits:
- Full time: 30-40 hours per week.
- Part time: 20-30 hours per week.
- Schedule is flexible; hours may be split into 4- to 10-hour days.
- Reasonable productivity standard.
- Knowledgeable and cooperative interdisciplinary team.
- Benefits include: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, paid time for CEUs.
- Sign on bonus of $1000 over the first year, with $250 being paid out at the end each quarter.
To apply or learn more, please send your resume to Kristina Tanglimsamarnsuk at directorofrehab@totallykidssvsh.com
Salary: $46.00 - $50.00 per hour.
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Monday to Friday.
- Weekends Optional
Education: Doctorate Degree (Preferred).
License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required).
Work Location: One location.
About Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley:
Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare is a small pediatric sub-acute hospital with 45 patients. We are the ONLY long-term care hospital dedicated entirely to children. Our residents' ages range from newborn to 21 years of age and we are dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life for our kids. We are always striving to meet the medical, developmental, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our kids. Be part of a TEAM that passionately cares about the ongoing improvement of our residents.
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