O2 Employment Services is working with a local Pediatric Therapy service looking for their next Physical Therapist. This is a full-time or Part-time, long-term position located in Redding, CA.
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits of the Physical Therapist:
- $43.00 – $60.00 per hour, depending on experience level and schedule.
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm OR Part-time flexible schedule.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered through O2.
Qualifications of the Physical Therapist:
- Current California Physical Therapy License – Required.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Medicine – Required.
- 1-3 years of experience in Pediatrics – Preferred.
- Ability to work with and care for Children.
- Knowledge of Principles and methods of physical therapy.
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Knowledge of Skeletal anatomy and kinesiology.
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Knowledge of basic pathology and neurology involved in cerebral palsy and other disabling conditions such as myelomeningocele, amputations and arthritis, relative to the objectives of physical therapy.
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Knowledge of Growth and development of children.
- Ability to intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; teach and explain the fundamentals of self-care and other related activities to children, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist:
- Evaluate functional skills, range of motion, and muscle strength of children using appropriate assessment tools; establish physical therapy treatment goals and plan of service.
- Administer physical therapy care to children; observe behavior and progress; assess and evaluate treatment; adjust treatment as needed; maintain clinical notes and records; prepare related reports.
- Conduct direct therapy including gait and other muscle training exercises to improve coordination and mobility; facilitate breathing exercises; teach exercises that can be done with caregiver assistance.
- Instruct children in walking, standing, balancing, and use of gait devices and braces; teach children functional skills related to everyday activities.
- Visit the child’s home to evaluate home environment for accessibility; work with child’s caregivers to understand concerns with obstacles preventing functional development.
- Work with community organizations and health and education authorities in integrating state and local programs for children with physical disabilities; organize clinics and participate in conferences, study groups, and caregiver parent and community meetings.
- Supervise the care of braces and other orthopedic equipment; design and/or direct the construction of special equipment; order or assist in ordering orthopedic and therapeutic equipment and supplies; maintain treatment area and equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
O2 Employment Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of the position.