Pediatric Physical Therapist

Full Time
San Diego, CA
Posted
Job description

Hello – My name is Tanesha Mounger, Senior Recruiter for the Pediatric Physical Therapist position at Family Health Centers Of San Diego. I will be reviewing all resumes that I receive and will be setting up screens and interviews. I look forward to reviewing your information and speaking with you about this opportunity at FHCSD. Have a wonderful day – Tanesha

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to provide evaluation and treatment for pediatric patients with a variety of mobility, motor control and musculoskeletal disorders. This position will also focus on prevention by developing and providing early intervention programs/services.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicates regularly with Referral, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff. Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
  • Communicates with patients 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 treatment sessions.
  • Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
  • Consults with Physicians, 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.
  • Evaluates patients referred for physical therapy and physical therapy consultation.
  • Performs evaluation according to each patient's needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.
  • Monitors and manages own schedule. Communicates with scheduling staff to keep schedule full.
  • Provides appropriate oversight and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary. Ensures that services being provided by the Physical Therapy Assistants are safe, effective, and efficient. Determines when expertise and decision-making capability of the Physical Therapy Assistants requires that the Physical Therapist personally renders physical therapy interventions and when it may be appropriate to utilize the Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Provides treatment at different clinic sites.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Pediatric specific experience required and experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.
  • Meet organizational driver requirements

Rewards:

  • Job type: Regular Full-Time & Per Diem
  • Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

$90,000.00 - $107,000.00

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $79,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

  • Clinic

Medical specialties:

  • Pediatrics

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • San Diego, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Physical Therapy License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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