Pediatric Physical Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Specialists
Arcadia, CA
Internship
Physical Therapy
Posted on January 20, 2023
Welcome to Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc!
We serve a diverse population through the local regional centers, private pay, and school districts. Many of our patients range in age from 0 to 21 years of age. We believe in best practices with evidence-based approaches utilizing state of the art equipment and a variety of treatment approaches that include:
- NDT
- Joint Mobilization
- Kinesio-tape
- Graston Technique
- Dynamic Systems Theory
- Sensory Integration
- Motor Learning
- Intensive Neurosuit
- Partial Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training
The day-to-day responsibilities include:
- A combination of Telehealth, Home-Based, Clinic-Based and School-Based treatments in the San Gabriel Valley.
- Evaluations and IEP attendance to provide expert consultations to families, regional centers and schools.
- Diagnosing the source of children's impairments and functional limitations through evaluations, interviews, and physical exams.
- Creating unique, individualized treatment plans.
- Helping children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful and functional, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
- Assessing patients and monitoring their progress.
- Using techniques like those listed above that are designed to treat and address impairments.
- Coordinating a child's care with other healthcare professionals.
- Teaching children and their families about safety and home exercises.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick and Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401K
- Paid Continuing Education yearly
- Provide $50 communications stipend monthly for PT, $100 for FT
- Mentoring lunches for free
- Paid Clinical Instructor (CI) certification through APTA
Requirements to succeed in this role are:
- A Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
- Experience in a supervised pediatric internship is advantageous and recommended.
- A California state license to practice physical therapy.
- The ability to work on some evenings.
- The ability to handle stress and pressure.
- The ability to be flexible.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail, patience, and empathy.
- Manual dexterity and physical endurance to lift patients and equipment.