Key responsibilities / accountabilities

• Assessing and diagnosing the specialist physiotherapy needs for children (depending on setting),and analyzing the appropriate clinical intervention for the variety of childhood conditions referred to the service.
• Setting realistic goals, which can be measured and are compliant, with the functional needs of the children and families, depending on the needs.
• Providing continual reassessment and review of these goals on the needs of the children and environment change.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or in any related field.

Competencies

• Maintain a high level of organization for file maintenance, daily, weekly and monthly record keeping.
• Ability to work in both multi-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Evidence of an understanding of the practical application of clinical governance.
• IT skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Experience

• At least 2 years of work experience as a PT specializing in Pediatric Physical Therapy.