Job Function

The Physical Therapist provides direct Physical Therapy services to members and families that UCP serves in a clinic setting.

Essential Functions:

• Provides assessments and direct therapy services in individual or small group sessions at the main site or satellite locations. Participates with teachers and other therapists in extending therapy into programs other than UCP.
• Develops a therapeutic approach to exercises that can be carried out in the home and relates to daily living with consumers, families, and/or caregivers. Assists consumers, families, and/or caregivers to follow through on programs developed.
• Works as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team on the implementation of individual goals and objectives for each consumer.
• Completes evaluations, contact notes, and all written documentation as needed. In conjunction with the staff, consultants, and referral sources, develops prescriptive physical therapy programs for individuals. Identifies needs for adaptive equipment and prosthetic devices. Attends and contributes to staff meetings.
• Assists in training in the use of adaptive equipment and/or prosthetic devices.
• Coordinates services and physical therapy programs and services with other community agencies and professional groups.
• Assists with providing staff in-services.
• Meets productivity benchmarks
• Other duties as necessary to promote physical development and ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of members and families.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate UCP’s Values

Qualifications

Minimum: Masters degree in Physical Therapy, with a pediatric internship. Verifiable experience writing prescriptive programs.

Preferred: Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, with one or more years of experience working with children with developmental or multiple disabilities. Verifiable experience with evaluation and treatment. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess Registered Physical Therapist License.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage per UCP policy.

Requirements:

• Must meet agency licensure standards for fingerprinting, CPR and First aid.
• Advanced computer skills. Ability to use technology on hardware devices, mobile phones and software programs
• Must have reliable transportation with daily access to vehicle

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read, adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

Training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

The work environment includes an office environment, with the possibility of services in the community and travel by automobile.

UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is a Equal Opportunity Employer.