Pediatric Physical Therapist - job 1 of 3

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Family of Kidz, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing creative therapeutic interventions for children on your caseload. This includes administering physical therapy evaluations, maintaining communication with supervisors regarding case management, and ensuring timely attendance and billing logs are kept. You'll create and manage your schedule with individual families and school personnel, collaborate with various professionals, and collect progress data on each child's goals.

To qualify for the Pediatric Physical Therapist position at Family of Kidz, you must be a graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy and hold a current NY State Physical Therapy License. We also value strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with professionals, time management, and excellent organizational abilities. Bilingual candidates are a plus!

Family of Kidz offers an extensive range of benefits for Pediatric Physical Therapists, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and professional development assistance. For part-time offerings, we maintain a supportive environment that still provides valuable benefits for those working 25 or more hours a week.

Yes! Family of Kidz is offering a lucrative sign-on bonus of $2,000 for new Pediatric Physical Therapists. This bonus reflects our commitment to attracting passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

At Family of Kidz, we are deeply invested in the professional growth of our team members. We provide various professional development programs, including training, workshops, and team-building events that ensure our Pediatric Physical Therapists have the necessary resources, skills, and support to excel in their careers and provide the highest level of care to the children and families we serve.

Focus on your passion for helping children and making a positive impact on their lives. Share personal experiences or stories that directed you towards this career path, emphasizing how you intend to foster independence in the kids you work with.

Explain your method for assessing a child's individual needs, considering their unique challenges and abilities. Detail how you incorporate input from family members and other professionals to create a holistic approach to treatment.

Choose a challenging case to discuss that showcases your problem-solving skills. Emphasize your approach, the steps you took to overcome obstacles, and the eventual positive outcome for the child and their family.

Discuss the methods you use to stay informed, such as attending workshops, seeking additional certifications, participating in professional networks, or reading research publications. Highlight your commitment to lifelong learning.

Detail the importance of communication in building trust and maintaining transparency with families. Share specific examples of how effective communication has improved outcomes and partnerships in your practice.

Discuss your conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing collaboration and open communication. Share an example where you successfully navigated a disagreement, focusing on finding a solution that prioritized the child’s best interests.

Talk about your experience with creating, monitoring, and collecting data on IEP/IFSP goals, describing how you track progress, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and communicate this information to families and other stakeholders.

Highlight your organizational skills and effective time management strategies. Provide an example of how you’ve successfully managed caseloads to ensure each child receives the attention and care they deserve.

Share personal insights about the joys of witnessing a child’s progress and the relationships you build with families. Focus on how this profession has been fulfilling and meaningful to you.

Research Family of Kidz’s mission and values. Speak to how their commitment to helping children align with your professional goals and personal values. Mention specific aspects of the organization that resonate with you.