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Physical Therapist- Outpatient Pediatrics

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Provide support and advice to the child's parents and teachers about every angle of their care that has to do with the occupational therapy needs of the child.

Adjust communication pattern to the age and level of understanding of the child. This may sometimes include no-verbal means of communication like sign language.

Attend meetings when needed to provide specialist advice as regards the functional needs of the child.

Vigilant at all times to ensure and maintain a safe environment for the child.

Plans further treatment and review the child's general progress.

Work closely with doctors, family members, and teachers of the child by keeping them updated on his/her progress.

Assess the child for adaptations and use of specialist equipment when necessary.

Identify areas of improvement in the entire procedure and help in managing adaptive changes in ways through which services are rendered to the child.

Must possess good communication skills on all fronts. There might be need for extra communication skills like sign language and facial expressions (depending on the challenges being faced by the child in question).

Must have good interpersonal skills. That is to say that the pediatric physical therapist must be a people person who is always at ease and friendly when relating with people, especially with the child being cared for.

Must exhibit high levels of patience and tolerance when handling the child.

Must possess good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Must be someone that pays keen attention to every little detail about the child. That is to say that the therapist must be aware of every relevant detail that has to do with the child's environment and well-being in general.

Must display flexibility (especially in the case of different children). This is due to the fact that every child may not have the same difficulties, hence, might not respond to the same therapy procedure.

Responsibilities:

+ Interprets plans and supervises patient treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and well being of the patient.

+ Reviews and evaluates the patient's response or lack thereof to treatment.

+ Makes recommendations to the physician relative to the need to continue or discontinue physical therapy treatment.

+ Provides appropriate documentation of each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

+ Responsible for the maintenance and care of all equipment and apparatus.

+ Responsible for the economical use of supplies, linens and utilities; as well as, maintaining the order and cleanliness of the department.

+ Provides appropriate billing of each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Assists in on-the-job training of all ancillary personnel.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree or certificate required.

+ Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or related international degree.

Certifications:

+ Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.

Work Experience:

+ Internship experience required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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