Physical Therapist

SPECIAL KIDS IS A CHRISTIAN THERAPY AND NURSING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. We're based in Murfreesboro, TN; Christ-focused; and ready to serve each family that comes through our doors.  We're professionals who are trained and licensed; but first, we're Christ followers with a God-sized mission that is only met through Him. Special Kids offers professional services to children ages birth through 21 years. Our treatment range encompasses children who need a little extra help, to children who are medically fragile, and to all sorts of diagnoses in between. Physical therapists at Special Kids have opportunities for team collaboration as well as collaboration with other disciplines, including occupational therapy, speech therapy and feeding therapy.  Physical therapists at Special Kids have access to engaging therapy materials and testing instruments.  If you are looking for a challenge and want to be part of an amazing team in a positive work environment, apply now. Part-time 26 hours per week.

Summary 

Provides physical therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with a variety of diagnoses and developmental delays by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses and evaluates patients’ functional limitations and creates a plan of care to address gross motor issues, equipment needs, and family goals.
• Tests and measures patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and cardiopulmonary efficiency, and records findings to develop/revise treatment programs.
• Able to administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises to improve and maintain function; therapeutic massage; electrical modality treatments such as electrical stimulation; hot and cold packs; and traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Measures patient's joint range-of-motion, muscle strength via manual muscle testing, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments.
• Evaluates, fits and trains patients in the use and care of orthotic braces, prostheses, and assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs; adjusts devices as necessary; makes recommendations to orthotist.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to: perform various physical activities; learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Instructs patients and families in treatment procedures for best carryover in multiple environments.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient reports and documentation in electronic medical records.
• Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluations to determine appropriate tests to administer and to ensure that all necessary information is collected.
• Administers, scores, and interprets evaluation reports in order to develop and modify an individualized treatment plan.
• Reviews treatment plans, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new goals; observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress.
• Consistently maintains high patient care productivity.
• Maintains an awareness of the patient attendance policy, enforcing it impartially and consistently at all times.
• Acts as a consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups as well as fellow staff members.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to incorporate physical therapy goals into daily activities.
• Researches and implements new physical therapy techniques.
• Refers patients for other services, whether internal or external, as warranted and appropriate.
• Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

Education and/or Experience 

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy with related experience and/or training. Work experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active and unencumbered Tennessee State PT License required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification with skills testing required; membership in APTA recommended; HIPAA certification encouraged.

Computer Skills 

To be successful in this job, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records. Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred. 

Values

• Compassion
• Willingness
• Courage
• Faith