Pediatric Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome!

Company: momentum-formerly-ucpla
Location: Torrance
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Schedules Available:

Full-time, exempt - $72,800.00 annually
Part-time, non-exempt, 20 hours per week - $35.00 per hour
Per Diem, non-exempt, maximum of 10 hours per week - $45.00 per hour

Momentum PTN is currently hiring Physical Therapists (PT) for our Torrance Main Clinic.

Momentum PTN has a rich history in the South Bay community as a dedicated and forward-thinking non-for-profit clinic for children with a variety of needs. Our multi-disciplinary clinic is designed to provide our physical therapists with the opportunity to experience collaboration on a whole new level. Our therapists can work in a variety of programs including, but not limited to, early intervention programs, Early Head Start, Social Skills groups, Summer Programs and Parent Training. We also have opportunities for career growth including supervisory roles and program leads for those therapists looking to take on more. Our clinic has multiple treatment gyms, treatment spaces and a warehouse full of toys ready to use. Our physical therapy department is full of excitement to bring on new clinicians to our team to further our mission of serving children of all abilities.

If you are a PT interested in joining an industry leading team of professionals providing exceptional therapy services to children, then we would love to speak with you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
Respects and promotes the right of individuals
Provides outpatient physical therapy service in a clinical setting and/or within our center-based early intervention program
Works alongside and collaborates with other professionals/therapists
Varied caseload which may include early intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative type of services for children ages 0 to 18 years with a variety of diagnoses
Follows and implements company policies
Attends required in-service trainings and company meetings
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in physical therapy; required
Current Physical Therapy California state license; required
Pediatric experience in working with a variety of disorders; preferred
CPR/First Aid certified; preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Possess sufficient patience and understanding to approach people and their desired wants and needs
Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others

Requirements:

Must maintain valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California
Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, drug screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits (Full-time):

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
$750.00 Referral Bonus Program
Retirement Plan (403B)
Employer Sponsored Life Insurance
Direct Deposit
Hands-On Training
Flexible Schedule

Part-time and per diem benefits vary.

Ideal Candidates:

A fun and engaging personality
The stamina to play hard and work hard
Advocacy and problem solving
A team player attitude and the drive to play an active role in helping children achieve their goals and outcomes
Strong communication skills and flexibility with your approach

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California and Illinois.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)

Work Location: In person

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