Job Description Template - Pediatric Physical Therapist (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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• Knowledge of direct patient care of Physical Therapy to pediatric patients.

• Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.

• Skill in treating Pediatric Physical Therapy patients.

• Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.

• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

• Skill in critical thinking in the performance of Pediatric Physical Therapy.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

• Skill and proficiency in car seat fitting for children.

• Skills in maintaining good working relationships with community resources, referral sources,

agencies and colleagues (OT and SLP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Cleared/Clean California Physical Therapy California License

• A Cleared / Clean DOJ / FBI background check

• Approximately one (1) year of experience working exclusively with a pediatric population.

• Participation in continuing education in pediatric therapy subjects as required by the Physical

Therapy governing authority.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

• May be called to work off-shift in emergency situations.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, repetitive movements, lifting weights of various amounts (not to exceed 25 lbs.), sitting on

floor, bending/squatting, walking, driving, etc. DGTG is not a latex free environment. Therefore,

some latex exposure can be expected.

AGE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY CARE:

Provides care to the following age groups: Infant (30 days to 1 yr.), child (1-12 years), adolescent (13-

21 years).

Please note: This job description is not an offer of employment, and does not in any manner

constitute an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this

job description at any time without notice.

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