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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will work with infants, children, and adolescents who have physical disabilities, developmental delays, or injuries that affect their movement and motor skills. Your primary goal will be to help young patients improve their mobility, strength, coordination, and independence through customized therapeutic interventions. You will assess each child's needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate closely with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes. Your role will involve using a variety of techniques, including exercises, manual therapy, and play-based activities, to engage children and make therapy sessions enjoyable and effective. You will also educate parents and caregivers on exercises and strategies to support their child's progress at home. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and skilled in working with children of all ages and abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be providing guidance and support to families throughout the rehabilitation process. Experience with pediatric conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and developmental coordination disorder is highly valued. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and helping them reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Use play-based and age-appropriate activities to engage children in therapy.
- Educate parents and caregivers on home exercises and strategies.
- Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor and report on patient outcomes and progress.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for children.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Requirements
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- Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Experience working with pediatric patients preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pediatric physical therapy techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop rapport with children and families.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with pediatric patients?
- How do you engage children during therapy sessions?
- Describe a challenging case and how you managed it.
- How do you involve families in the rehabilitation process?
- What pediatric conditions are you most experienced with?
- How do you handle emotional or behavioral challenges in children?
- What therapeutic techniques do you find most effective?
- How do you stay updated on best practices in pediatric physical therapy?
- Are you comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team?
- What motivates you to work with children?
