Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist performs evaluations, and provides pre-determined physical therapy treatments on an individual basis for assigned individuals. Supervises PTA.

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of motor development, assessment, and interventions.
• Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
• Models developmentally appropriate practices.
• Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children’s objectives and classroom learning opportunities.
• Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
• Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner
• Provides physical therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child’s (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provides services to children using procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational play activities.
• Assists children in achieving a maximum level of independence in balance, strengthening, and mobility.
• Supervises treatment sessions with Physical Therapist Assistant at least one time per month or every 12th treatment session per child enrolled in the special education program.
• Provides treatment sessions to assigned related service children. Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.
• Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.
• Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.
• Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
• Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
• Updates children’s objectives relating to the IEPs.
• Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.
• Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended adaptive equipment.
• Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.
• Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.
• Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.
• Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.

Other Duties:

• In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person