Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct treatment to clients (see caseload requirement below).

• Communicating with families, clients (as appropriate) and other professionals about necessary information related to treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, etc.
• Assessment of clients which may include performing standardized and non-standardized tests, formal and informal evaluations and interpretation of evaluations.
• Screening of clients
• Follow documented goal/objectives by contracted agencies as appropriate.
• Writing, developing and implementing treatment plans for selected clients.
• Assisting in appropriate selection/discharge of clients from caseload.
• Writing required daily chart notes, progress reports, diagnostic assessment results, etc.
• Scheduling clients, preparing activities and materials for use in therapeutic intervention, selecting appropriate materials for family education/training (e.g. parent articles).
• Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings and/or assessments, including staff meetings and other similar services.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (e.g. OT, interventionists, etc.) as necessary.
• Make referrals for additional services as needed.
• Attend continuing education seminars to maintain licensure, certification and professional responsibility.
• Submit timecard and appropriate billing as required and in a timely manner.
• Ensure provision of a clean, safe organized environment to implement therapeutic activities.
• Assimilate all Child Development Institute policies and procedures

CDI offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive salaries 
• 100% Employer sponsored medical & dental insurance, if eligible
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Strong mentorship and ongoing supervision
• Varied caseload including clinic, home, and community
• Mileage reimbursements
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate in Microsoft Suite

• Demonstrate ability to produce well written reports and documents
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and train staff, engage in interagency and parent-professional collaboration
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team and independently

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current NPTE Registration and PTBC License
• Demonstrated ability in administering standardized and non-standardized test to perform evaluations.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and observational skills.
• Ability to work within a team and confidence in expressing views to other professionals in the field.

Physical Requirements, must be able to:

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required
• Ability to bend, squat, turn and move to respond and physically interact with children ages 0-8
• Lift at least 25 pounds.
• Effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.
• Travel occasionally for in-home sessions during the morning, day, and/or weekend hours.

Caseload Requirement:

• 75% of regularly scheduled and paid hours.
• 25% case management/documentation.
• Offsite sessions will be calculated as an additional .5 hr. toward caseload requirement

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt