Pediatric Physical Therapist/Horses

HorsePlay Therapy Center

Pediatric Physical Therapist/Horses

St. Augustine, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary: Physical Therapist will provide care in an uncoventional setting. Care will be provided on and off the horse, using traditional modalites and hippotherapy techniques.

    Job Duties:

    Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with varying diagnoses: Orthopedic, neurological, developmental delay, trauma, congenital

    Establish and modify treatment plans of care, in collaboration with physician(s)

    Supervise therapy assistants and guide volunteer network during hippotherapy sessions.

    Collaborate with Occupational and Speech therapy in treatment ideas, duration, and effectiveness

    Participate in community events, impacting not-for-profit partnership

    Provide comprehensive documentation for billing purposes

    Education/Experience

    State license required

    2-5 years, pediatric experience, preferred

    Basic knowledge of horse safety

    Insatiable love for the outdoors and Flo-Rida style

    Physical Demands

    Must be able to tolerate indoor/outdoor temperature changes, all seasons

    Must be able to stand for better part of day

    Must be able to lift 50lbs

    Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, trot, and all other barn tomfoolery

    Work Environment

    Mainly outdoors

    Various noises, smells, and personalities with parents, horses, and children