Job Description
Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:30 - 17:00)
Charting System: Preferred, Epic
Certifications: BLS, CA license
First-timers accepted: Yes
Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule?Yes. Local Radius is 50 miles
Responsibilities
- Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive physical and developmental assessments to identify motor, mobility, and functional impairments.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the child's family and the interdisciplinary team.
- Therapeutic Intervention: Provide skilled therapy services using creative, play-based, and evidence-based interventions to improve gross motor skills, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility.
- Family Education: Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic activities and home exercise programs to promote carryover and long-term success.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with a team of pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and educators to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Equipment & Devices: Recommend and educate on the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and assistive devices to improve function and independence.
Skills
- Developmental Knowledge: In-depth understanding of child development, pediatric diagnoses, and developmental milestones.
- Creativity & Adaptability: Ability to develop engaging, play-based therapy that is motivating for children of all ages.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children, parents, and fellow professionals.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex motor challenges.
- Empathy & Patience: A compassionate, patient, and child-centered approach to care.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in assessment, documentation, and treatment planning.
Job Tags
Contract work, Local area, Shift work,