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Are you a passionate and dedicated pediatric physical therapist who loves working with babies, toddlers, and their families? Are you looking for a supportive work environment where you are empowered to practice authentically and with excellence? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule that allows you to work as little or many hours as you can or want?

The pediatric division of our locally owned and high-caliber private practice is looking for a pediatric physical therapist who shares our values of dignity, compassion, empowerment, empathy, and nurture to help us expand our Early Intervention Team. The early intervention program focuses on meeting the physical therapy needs of children under the age of 3-years in their natural environment while supporting and empowering their families.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is dedicated, compassionate, committed to life-long learning, creative, enthusiastic, open to giving and receiving feedback, and committed to delivering skilled, family-centered and culturally competent care.

Does this sound like what you have been looking for? If so, please apply! Below are some additional details.

Job Description

Locations: depending on your availability, one or more of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Valley Center, Fallbrook, San Diego, Chula Vista, National City

You should be able to:

- Provide direct physical therapy intervention and consultative services to young children (birth to 3 years) with developmental delays or with an established risk for a developmental disability

- Effectively communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary specialists including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Infant Educators

- Assess, recommend, fit for orthotic devices and adaptive seating and mobility equipment (DME) as indicated

- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation for all client encounters as well as annual and semi-annual reports

Hourly rate: $75-85 per billable hour depending on experience

Employment type: Contract (1099)

Caseload- A minimum of 3 treatments per week, however you can work up to a full caseload (20-30 treatments per week) if you have the availability and are willing to serve multiple zip codes. Establishing a full caseload may take up to 3 months.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in a pediatric setting; early intervention is preferred. We will consider new graduates who have had a clinical rotation in early intervention. All mentoring will be provided by the director of our pediatric division: a residency-trained board-certified clinical specialist with 9+ years of experience.

• Valid CA physical therapy license

• Bilingual Spanish a plus (earns a per visit premium) in the following locations: Escondido, Vista, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Valley Center

Requirements

• Provide your own transportation with proof of insurance

• Pass a background check

• Valid BLS certification

• Proof of liability insurance

• Proof of immunizations

Please submit your resume and cover letter if you meet the above mentioned criteria and are interested in applying for this position. We will strive to respond to qualified candidates within two business days.

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits

• Opportunities for advancement

Role characteristics:

• Children

• Infants

• Up to 100% travel

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• In-person visits to client’s home