OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST (FULL TIME AND PER DIEM)

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options.

Founded by a Latina grandmother / community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country.

With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population.

We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for an Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload from 0 through 13 years old.

This is an exciting opportunity for pediatric physical therapists 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 physical therapy, as well as the Childhood Obesity clinic, and Early Intervention.

Performs evaluation according to 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.

Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. 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.

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.

Makes 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.

Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites for increasing patients’ ability to access care.

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 preferred.

Pediatric specific experience required and experience in early intervention (0-3) preferred.

Meet organizational driver requirements

Rewards :

Job type : Regular Part Time and Full Time, 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

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Enjoy an industry leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24 hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

$90,000.00 - $107,000.00

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and / or experience.

In addition to these factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here : FHCSD Wellness Employee Hub (gobenefits.

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