Family Health Centers of San Diego Looking for Pediatric Physical Therapist at San Diego Full Time

Job Overview

Job Description

For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread throughout more than 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.

The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for Pediatric Physical Therapists to provide evaluations and treatments to a varied pediatric caseload from 0-13 years old. This is an exciting opportunity for pediatric PTs who are interested in joining a multidisciplinary pediatric care team and support our growing programs for Childhood Obesity clinic, as well as Early Intervention and Infant Mental Health. This position is available as per-diem, part-time or full-time. Join an existing integrated care team that is collaborative and extremely dedicated to the young patients they serve!

Responsibilities:
-Evaluates patients referred to the Childhood Obesity clinic, and Early Intervention. Performs evaluation according to the each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.
-Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals. Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment. Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions.
-Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members. Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings. Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.
-Communicates regularly with referral specialist, case management, care coordination and scheduling staff
Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate. Recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
-Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with the department standards; in addition, documentation complies with the patient’s insurance requirements.
-Monitors and manages own schedule. Communicates with scheduling staff to keep schedule full.
-Provides treatment at different clinic sites.
-Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice; provides treatment and follow-up based on identified needs. Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and work within scope of practice at all times.
-Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts re-evaluations when indicated.

Requirements:
-California State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
-Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
-At least 2 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.
-Pediatric specific experience required and experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.
-Meet organizational driver requirements

Rewards:
-Job type: Per Diem
-Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
-Retirement Plan with Employer Match
-Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
-Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
-Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs