Contract Physical Therapist

The RoleThe Physical Therapist provides family training and counseling to caregivers in a child's naturalenvironment, including childcare, home, appointments, community settings, and playgroups. Thisrole includes service coordination, evaluation and assessment, IFSP development, ongoingassessment, and delivery of Early Intervention services requiring qualified personnel. The PhysicalTherapist monitors and supports the child and family in accessing needed medical, social,educational, developmental, and therapeutic services, including support in land- and water-basedsettings when appropriate. The incumbent participates in multidisciplinary evaluations and providesdocumentation of interventions consistent with Early Intervention Regulations. The PhysicalTherapist reports directly to the Director. Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties: GENERALProvide family training and counseling to infants and toddlers with physical therapyconcerns or atypical development and teach caregivers strategies to support development.Follow the Rhode Island Early Intervention CompetenciesParticipate in multidisciplinary evaluations, taking responsibility for assessing motordevelopment, and providing oral and written information to the child's parents and otherteam membersComplete individual Physical Therapy evaluations based on team and family concerns,using multidisciplinary team consensus and documenting findings in the child's IFSP.Serve as classroom staff in developmental groups and provide leadership in toddler groups,as directed.Obtain consultation from other members of the team in areas outside own expertise, suchas education, social work, cognition, speech, in order to fully address the needs ofindividual children on caseloadDocument all activities in accordance with own licensure regulations and requirementsnecessary for billing, agency policies, or early intervention regulationsMentors Physical Therapist AssistantsMaintains licensure and professional knowledge through participation in professionalorganizations, conferences and in-servicesFollow all agency guidelines and department specific policies, i.e. sick time or vacation timeusage and call in policies, dress codes.Contract Physical TherapistBachelor's Degree2-5 years' experience providing treatment to infants and toddlers in a family focused settingBeginning Rate $70/hr.Must have Valid R.I. PT LicenseExpected 10-20hrs or service per monthMust pass background checkMust have ability to obtain CPR certificationReliable vehicle and acceptable driving record