Description
Bloom is a multi-disciplinary private practice in Pocatello, Idaho. We see patients at the clinic, at home in the community, and teletherapy if desired. This position can be part-time or full-time. Bloom is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, Days and hours worked are as desired by therapist. Reimbursement is highly competitive.
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Schedule: Flexible; based on contractor availability and patient needs
Compensation: [Per-visit rate, hourly rate, or percentage of collections]
Position Overview
Bloom is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide individualized physical therapy services to infants, children, and adolescents in a private practice setting. The independent contractor will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with a variety of developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and functional mobility challenges.
The ideal candidate is committed to evidence-based practice, family-centered care, collaboration with caregivers and other professionals, and helping children achieve greater independence and participation in daily activities.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Services
Conduct pediatric physical therapy evaluations and reassessments within the scope of practice.
Develop individualized plans of care and measurable functional treatment goals.
Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to address gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, posture, mobility, gait, endurance, and functional movement.
Treat children with developmental delays, neuromotor disorders, orthopedic conditions, and other diagnoses appropriate for physical therapy.
Educate caregivers regarding therapeutic strategies, home exercise programs, positioning, transfers, mobility, and safe participation in daily routines.
Adapt interventions to meet each child's developmental level, sensory needs, abilities, and family priorities.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment approaches based on clinical findings and response to intervention.
Coordinate care with caregivers, physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers when appropriate and authorized.
Documentation and Compliance
Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, plans of care, and discharge summaries accurately and within required time frames.
Maintain documentation that supports medical necessity, skilled intervention, measurable progress, and continued treatment when indicated.
Follow applicable federal and Idaho laws, professional standards, payer requirements, and practice policies relevant to services provided.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain an active Idaho physical therapy license and any required professional liability coverage.
Follow applicable mandatory reporting requirements and child safety procedures.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain professional, respectful, and effective communication with families and practice personnel.
Participate in care coordination and case discussions as mutually agreed upon.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Provide services consistent with the contractor's clinical judgment and professional scope of practice.
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Idaho license to practice physical therapy.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or other degree meeting applicable Idaho licensure requirements.
Experience treating infants, children, and adolescents preferred; pediatric experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of pediatric motor development, functional mobility, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Strong written documentation, communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills.
Current CPR certification appropriate to the patient population, if required by the practice or applicable payer.
Ability to meet applicable payer credentialing, background screening, and enrollment requirements.
