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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides Pediatric Physical Therapy services for pediatric patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Carries out treatment for Physical Therapy patients in alignment with established goals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The following duties are not intended to serves as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all

employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the

major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may

be require to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides pediatric physical therapy treatment to the patients in an accurate and timely manner.

• Provides on-going therapy on an outpatient basis in their natural environment (home).

• Communicates (to the parents as well as in reports, daily notes and in evaluations) observations

regarding the patient’s progress, lack of progress, goals, etc.

• Documents daily/weekly therapy for each client in the “Daily Notes”.

• Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with coworkers and facilitating

teamwork wherever services are being provided.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to cross cultural issues.

• Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of Pediatric Physical Therapy.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required as a natural course of employment in the Company.

Patient Education:

• Facilitates movement toward a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their

families.

• Educates patient/family regarding therapeutic exercises, activities and equipment.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Documents patient encounters in appropriate format according to DGTG policies.

• Provides statistics as requested.

• Will be conversant in various DGTG billing mechanisms to avoid undue costs.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Knowledge of neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.

• Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment techniques as utilized by the generalist in treating multiple

age groups.

• Knowledge of orthopedic manual therapy techniques.

• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of Pediatric Physical Therapy.

Job Description Template - Pediatric Physical Therapist