Pediatric Physical Therapists;  Part Time

 

We are looking for therapists who have strong treatment and evaluation skills who are able to effectively work with children in a sensory gym, virtually, out of doors, and in public and private schools. Most of our sessions take place in the sensory gym. The best candidates are therapists with demonstrated leadership ability who are upbeat, organized, self-motivated and problem solvers, who want to be part of a team of a dedicated team of therapists. If you love your professional career and are looking for a great place to plant roots while also creating more flexibility and time for your family, please contact us to set up a comprehensive tour and interview.

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We offer our Pediatric Physical Therapists:

• Competitive salaries

• Bonus opportunities

• Flexible hours with optional weekend treatment hours

• An opportunity to expand the position to full time with health and PTO benefits

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Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment of clients, including additional tasks to provide patient care

• Prompt documentation to support evaluation and treatment of clients

• Providing all clients with a home exercise program

• Collaborate with parents and teachers to set functional goals

• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and education to parents and teachers

• Participate in team meetings and workshops

• Participate in program development, such as summer camp programs and after-school groups

• Submitting appropriate charges in a timely manner

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of office and treatment space

• Maintaining a recurring schedule and verifying that weekly schedules are correct

• Participating in company social media

• Participation in team meetings and in-services

• Responsible for maintaining a high quality of care

• Responsible for maintaining expected statistics

• Submit payroll information in a timely manner

• Communicating with director when support is wanted or needed

• Follow POTS policies and procedures

• Participation in any task that is in-line with the mission of POTS
   

Required Skills

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

• 3+ years’ experience providing physical therapy to children in a sensory gym and in schools. Experience in treating children with a wide range of challenges

• NJ Physical Therapy License

• NJ school certification, preferred

• Desire to work long term in a warm supportive environment

• Compassionate, caring, collaborative, willing to go the extra mile for your families

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytic abilities

• Willingness to work where our clients need us, primarily in our Teaneck office, but also in our Waldwick location, out of doors, virtually and in local schools

• Ability to meet the child where they are and build a warm therapeutic relationship with the child and family

• Ability to conduct assessments and evaluations using standardized evaluation tools and clinical observations to determine the child’s strengths and challenges, collaborate on goal setting with caregivers, and generate a comprehensive report of findings

• Experience with a wide range of ages and conditions, including children birth to three and on the autism spectrum

• Excellent communication skills with parents, children, and co-workers

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

• Specialty certifications such as CNDT, a plus

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Hours to include some "after school hours" and/or Sundays

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Salary with benefits commensurate with experience

Job Type: Part-time

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COVID-19 considerations: We are monitoring CDC and NJ Department of Health Guidelines and modifying our protocols to meet their recommendations. Masks are required and all applicants must show proof of vaccination. 

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Submit resume to office@potsot.com

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