Pediatrics Plus
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Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic person looking to positively impact the lives of children diagnosed with special needs? At Pediatrics Plus you can do just that! We are currently seeking a Physical Therapy Split Evaluator to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with Company Matching
Company Discounts & Incentives
Company-Provided Paid Training & Professional Development
Continuing Education Opportunities
State of the Art Facilities & Technology
This role provides initial therapy and developmental evaluations, treatment planning, recommendations of therapy, and treatment to children ages 0-21 years as prescribed by a physician.
Represents the mission and core values of Pediatrics Plus through evaluation, determining therapy needs, and development of treatment planning through a comprehensive, holistic, and functional evaluation process to incorporate collaboration with team members including the family.
Provides schedule for availability to site administration when requested by set deadline. Evaluation availability to be provided over at least 3 days of each week while being open to rescheduling on the remaining days.
Communicates through the site administration or leadership to obtain needed information when communication needs to occur with the Family Relations Team or Financial Services.
Reviews an evaluation folder within 48 hours for any additional information needed. The Therapy Split Evaluator will contact the family to obtain further information to prepare for evaluation including, but not limited to, needs for feeding evaluation, ortho evaluation, or medical history.
Evaluates clients using appropriate assessment protocols, tools, and observations to follow funding guidelines for each particular client.
Communicates with family during and/or within 72 hours of the evaluation with the results of the evaluation and recommendations.
Completes evaluation write-up utilizing Pediatrics Plus template per funding source guidelines.
Develops and enters goals and objectives in deTASO.
Enters information into First Connections CDS system (per EI funding).
Provides a welcoming environment for families.
Turns in all evaluation reports 5 business days from the initial evaluation date, along with audit forms per funding source. Any corrections are due 24 hours after a report is given back to the Therapy Split Evaluator.
Provides documentation of all billed services by locking and electronically signing weekly notes as well as efficiency reports.
Takes the following initiatives when not able to meet evaluation billing minimum for a week:
Seeks out re-evaluations from discipline team
Requests developmental re-evaluations through site leadership
Assists with coverage board needs
Collaborates with the primary therapist for re-evaluations regarding progress, areas of concern, treatment planning and recommendations. Communicates results of evaluation, including changes in treatment recommendations, areas qualified in, and/or discharge from services.
Schedules clients into caseload by contacting the parent/guardian. Maintains updated schedule in practice management system.
Provides therapy services to clients based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions, and/or funding source approvals.
Provides therapy services in a variety of settings including home, daycare, schools, outpatient clinic, community, as well as other settings.
Completes additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by leadership. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
Annual re-evaluations
Six-month progress notes
Discharge summaries
Early Intervention paperwork (if needed)
Submits all time off requests to the Director of Therapy Services for approval. Communicates any emergency that will affect the evaluation schedule to site leadership immediately.
Is available to provide evaluations and other duties (such as meetings and conferences) during the days and hours stipulated in the Team Member Handbook and Therapist Supplement.
Is available to clients and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.
Collaborates with leadership and other disciplines to ensure quality services for clients and families.
Participates in all required meetings for professional development and growth.
Participates in one-on-ones with leader.
Provides feedback to administration regarding ways to enhance continued improvement of the company.
Responds positively to feedback concerning job performance.
Participates in multidisciplinary conferences as needed.
Demonstrates continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge, and application.
Communicates any needs or concerns with leadership.
Upholds and incorporates the core values, mission, and philosophy of Pediatrics Plus into all job responsibilities.
Displays an understanding of the leadership style of Pediatrics Plus.
May perform other related and non-related duties, as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Must be able to work with clients birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Computer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or team members of the company.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Travel may be required.
Current, unrestricted physical therapy license as approved by the employee’s state and/or national licensing board.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The team member is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The team member is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The team member is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. If the team member is working at a Farm location, they must be comfortable around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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