Physical Therapist

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

SenseAbilities, is seeking professional assistance with the fulfillment of its mission to support children and their families by providing lifelong knowledge and skills with enthusiasm, passion, and creativity in the Middle Georgia area.

Physical therapy helps children learn to perform gross motor skills successfully and independently (i.e.: Running, jumping, hopping, etc.), and functional mobility skills (ambulation, stair climbing, wheelchair mobility, transfers).

Physical therapy also helps young athletes in preventing injury by addressing any muscle imbalance or weakness as well as help them to return to play after injury. A variety of treatment interventions are used including developmental activities, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination activities, adaptive play activities, mobility training, safety and prevention programs, and activities to promote overall wellness.

DESCRIPTION

Regularly monitoring, managing, and communicating with SenseAbilities staff regarding your schedule

Carrying out accurate and timely documentation of all necessary records following departmental standard procedures, while ensuring compliance with insurance requirements

Working within the policy that has to do with child protection procedures and training requirements

Discussing evaluation results, plans for treatment, and goals with SenseAbility staff, parents, and caregivers

Consulting with aligned healthcare providers, physicians, and other team professionals for the best treatment procedure for the child

Developing and providing early intervention programs to help clients prevent further orthopedic issues

Taking part in program planning and case conferencing meetings

Organizing training programs and presentations when applicable for staff, patients, and caregivers or parents

Providing support and advice to the child’s parents and teachers (if applicable) about every angle of their care that has to do with the physical therapy needs of the child

Adjusting communication pattern to the child’s age and level of understanding (This may sometimes include no-verbal means of communication like sign language)

Assessing the child for adaptations and use of specialized equipment when necessary

Identifying areas of improvement in the entire procedure and helping to manage adaptive changes in ways through which services are rendered to the child

Planning further treatment after reviewing the child’s general progress

Working closely with the child’s doctors, family members, and teachers by keeping them updated on his/her progress

Participating in multi-agency work groups to help in the development of clinical and policy changes

Being continuously vigilant to ensure and maintain a safe environment for the child

EVALUATION / RE-EVALUATION

Perform evaluation on patients referred for fall risk assessment, physical therapy treatment, and consultation

Perform evaluation based on the need of each patient, specific program guideline, and recommendation from physicians and provide treatment to patients with various musculoskeletal, motor, and mobility disorders

Therapist must complete evaluations/assessments to determine the child’s strengths and weaknesses and/or to assist in program planning for children upon referral from child’s primary care provider (prescription will always be obtained from doctor)

Evaluations/assessments of each child must be based on informed clinical opinion (the integration of both quantitative and qualitative information about a child’s development and need for intervention services and supports)

The information gathered for any evaluation/assessment must be gathered through systematic observations, interviews, curriculum-based assessments, and the appropriate use of standardized assessment measures

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Possess a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Possess an active license approved by The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

PREFERRED

Possess current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or Advance Resuscitation Training, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Experience with pediatric population preferred, but not required