Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$100,000 - $128,103 / YEAR
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats a pediatric caseload, designing effective treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting care accurately, and facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
Candidates must hold a California State licensure as a Physical Therapist and possess current BLS or equivalent certification. Pediatric-specific experience is required, with preference given to those with experience in early intervention and at least two years of professional practice.
Evaluates patients referred to physical therapy, as well as the Childhood Obesity clinic, and Early Intervention. Performs evaluation according to each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols. Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals. Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment. Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions. Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and work within scope of practice at all times. Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts re-evaluations when indicated. Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members. Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings. Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable. Communicates regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff. Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate. Makes recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise. Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with the department standards; in addition, documentation complies with the patient’s insurance requirements. Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites for increasing patients’ ability to access care.
California State licensure as a Physical Therapist. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training. At least 2 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist preferred. Pediatric specific experience required and experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
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