Physical Therapist-Unscheduled Part Time-Sioux Falls, Sioux City or Rapid City

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing individual therapy programs for clients with special needs within the therapy area occ of the Medical Services Department in accordance with the organization’s Mission and Core Values, utilizing Person-Centered Practices.  

·      Participates in a comprehensive treatment and/or educational team utilizing a family-centered approach.

·      May drive to local school districts, homes, between LifeScape locations, or other assigned outreach locations to perform evaluations and administer therapy to children, adolescents and adults.

·      Evaluates the student/patient therapy needs in (but not limited to) the following areas: gross motor, sensorimotor, reflex development, seating/positioning, mobility, perceptual motor, spinal alignment, mobility, JROM, standardized tests/measurements, bracing/splinting/casting, muscle tone/strength, and other areas as deemed appropriate.  Evaluates and participates in special programs as appropriate (i.e. Lower Extremity casting, seating/positioning, power mobility, and Spina Bifida,). Administers modalities as directed by the physician.

·      Monitors conditions and maintenance of patient adaptive equipment/assistive technology, recommending appropriate adjustments and improvements.  Incorporates safety procedures, devices and equipment.

·      Communicates, consults, and works closely with parents/guardians, other team members, external agencies, and other professionals on therapy programs, goals, progress, adaptive equipment and other recommendations.

·      Consults with physicians, primary nurses, and other healthcare professionals to meet the medical needs of individual clients.

·      Prepares and maintains therapy records and agency documentation.

·      Establish and maintain positive working relationships with professional and non-professional staff, both within the LifeScape organization and with external agencies, school districts, and other organizations.

·      Follows agency infection control policies and procedures.

·      Prepares and conducts professional in-services, programs, and marketing visits.

·      Provides leadership and support in specific areas of program development as assigned.

·      Supervises Physical Therapy student affiliations.

·      Supervises, trains and evaluates daily work activities of Physical Therapy Assistants as needed and as Iowa licensure laws require, as well as student Physical Therapists.  Supervises aides, interns and direct care staff as needed. Provides job shadowing experiences for pre-Physical Therapy students as assigned.

·      Performs related duties including driving company vehicles to assigned locations, maintaining orderliness of assigned therapy areas, identifying needs for equipment and supplies, identifying repair and calibration of equipment, and completing equipment and supply requisitions.

·      Assists students with swimming/aquatic therapy, including transferring students into and out of the pool manually or via Hoyer lift and performing therapy with the individual while in the pool.

Masters of Science or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PT school and current licensure in the state of Iowa required.  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Prior Physical Therapy experience with pediatric population preferred. Employee may be asked to complete Personal Crisis Management training.