Pediatric Physical Therapist

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Job description

We are looking for an able and dedicated pediatric physical therapist to treat musculoskeletal problems and improve the mobility of infants, children, and adolescents facing various health conditions. Your main responsibility as a pediatric physical therapist will be to improve children's motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait difficulties, heart and lung endurance, and delayed motor development.

To be successful as a pediatric physical therapist, you should work to alleviate the frustrations of your patients and their families. You should be patient and have strong physical endurance and manual dexterity.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
Interviewing children and family members and using physical examinations to diagnose the source of children's movement difficulties.
Creating unique, individualized treatment plans that outline the treatment goals and methods to be used.
Helping children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
Assessing patients and monitoring their progress.
Using techniques like functional training and exercise, medication, diet changes, and specialized equipment that is designed to treat and alleviate pain.
Coordinating a child's care with other healthcare professionals.
Providing expert consultations to schools and daycares.
Teaching children and their families about safety and home exercises.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Requirements:
Physical Therapist, specializing in pediatric physical therapy.
Experience in a supervised internship may be advantageous.
A state license to practice pediatric physical therapy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail, patience, and empathy.
Manual dexterity and physical endurance to lift patients and heavy equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Pediatrics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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