PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

We are leading the way in compassionate, evidence-based pediatric therapy for ALL!

POSITION : Part-time / PRN - Evaluating & Supervising Physical Therapist

Speech Tactics is Charlotte, NC's premier multicultural, multilingual, interdisciplinary pediatric therapy agency. Our organization is service-oriented and committed to providing access, convenience, and excellence in pediatric therapy for children with neurodevelopmental differences! We are a dynamic team of therapists (ABA, ST, OT, PT, and Psychologists) working to improve communication, social skills, mental health, and daily life skills for the children and families we serve.

We look forward to sharing our mission with like-minded, compassionate people!

Join a winning team!

We seek a Pediatric Physical Therapist who is a dedicated and compassionate professional, motivated to inspire and support our clients toward achieving greater independence.

The ideal candidate will assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity in pediatric patients.

This role involves working closely with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal physical function and enhance the quality of life for children facing various diagnoses and health challenges.

Speech Tactics is committed to its foundational values of Integrity, Growth, Compassion, Community, and Excellence . The successful candidate will embody these principles and contribute to a supportive, positive, and thriving environment.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SPEECH TACTICS?

• Schedule Autonomy with various compensation options.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Mentorship / Leadership development
• Team Engagement / Team-Building
• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Quarterly Commission Bonus Structure

Responsibilities for Physical Therapists

• Coordinate with healthcare professionals working with their clients and refer clients to specialists when appropriate.
• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice and state standards.
• Develop a treatment plan for each client based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long-term goals, collaborating with other team members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Document client progress according to approved medical documentation and agency documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of client function while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to the client's abilities and are realistically attainable.
• Report client progress to caregivers, agency staff, and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment / care of clients.
• Develop a plan for clients following the completion of their treatment plan with appropriate in-home care services.

Qualifications

• Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment and best practices for equipment.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to clients or home health follow-up programs.
• Experience with a wide range of injuries.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT, and the ability to motivate patients to push their limits in a responsible, safe way are essential.

Education and Experience

• Spanish Fluency is a PLUS
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in pediatric therapy practice
• Current Physical Therapy license for the state of operation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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