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Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Therapist to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt to the environment to fit the person. Preferred 10+ years experience. Who we are: Preferred Physical Rehab provides mobile physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to geriatric patients in the comfort of their homes (residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and memory care). Who we are looking for: Preferred Physical Rehab is seeking a very compassionate, patient, and caring physical therapist who enjoys working with children We are looking for a Physical Therapist to cover along and south of Highway 52 and as far east as Alpine. The advantages of working for us / BENEFITS Flexible schedule: there is flexibility with the schedule as the therapist and the patient agree on the time of day and days of the week that work best. Independent work environment with good team support All Therapist staff – no assistant supervision is required Excellent pay Our requirements: CA Drivers License Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of California. Experience extending physical therapy services to children. CPR certfied Active Physical Therapy License Preferred Physical Rehab is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities (varies by Professional discipline) Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupational and other physical components that affect health, well-being and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client at their residence Skills Proven working experience as licensed therapist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of specific therapy Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media Familiarity with standardized tests and measures Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills Valid license to practice occupational, speech, or physical therapy BS degree or greater in physical therapy Job Type: Part-time Pay: $75.00 - $95.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 39 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Medical Specialty: Home Health Pediatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule: Choose your own hours Work Location: On the road