Physical Therapist

When it comes to providing for medically fragile children and adults, we know what matters most! We strive to provide the very best for our patients everyday. Many times our services allow for loved ones to stay home for their care, surrounded by their family. That quality of life difference can provide for a better, more enjoyable daily life every single day. PSA has over 3100 skilled caregivers, providing professional, high quality, private duty nursing and therapy services to patients in multiple locations throughout the United States.

PSA Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced pediatric Physical Therapist to be responsible and accountable for the evaluation, coordination and administration of physical therapy services in a center based program for medically fragile children located in Melbourne, Florida. Children range in age from birth to 18 years of age. There is NO TRAVEL, weekends, holidays, or on-call required for this position.

Description of Environment and Responsibilities:

Working with the experienced team at PSA Healthcares' Pediatric PPEC Center you have the opportunity to provide quality care to your patients using state of the art equipment within a safe and sterile environment.

Be part of one of the strongest clinical teams in pediatric healthcare; participate in education, professional collaboration and other developmental opportunities and work knowing you have the support & leadership of world class clinicians working along side you in your community.

Required Skills:

To be considered for employment by PSA Healthcare for this Opportunity, you must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without accommodation.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  
  
• Must have 2 years experience working in this field w/pediatrics
  
  
• Must be a FL MEDICAID provider
  
  
• Must have an NPI number
  
  
• Current Continuing Education if required by state
  
  
• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor degree from state accredited program
  
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessments, documentation and compliance with patient care standards as well policies and procedures
  
  
• Good organizational and communication skills

• Frequent lifting and repositioning of patients
  
  
• Repeated or prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, twisting and occasional
  
  
• climbing of stairs
  
  
• Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch, smell and taste
  
  
• Agility and strength sufficient to handle patients and equipment without assistance
  
  
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and psychologically to emergency situations
  
  
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other health conditions

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