Early Intervention Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of our mission to help children create a clear pathway to a bright future, Clear Path Pediatric Therapy LLC (www.clearpathpediatrictherapy.com) currently has an opening for a part-time Early Intervention Physical Therapist to join our team, providing speech therapy services to the birth-3 population. This position requires treatment only, no evaluations are needed. There is also flexibility to provide evaluation and treatment services to older populations, with options to increase to a full-time position, if interested!

Clear Path Pediatric Therapy LLC is a small, Speech Language Pathologist owned and operated private practice offering various services to children ages birth-21 across various settings including homes, daycares, preschools, local school districts, private schools, and cyber schools in Central PA. We strive to create a positive, supportive and collaborative environment for our therapists. Our therapists are offered wonderful supervision and mentorship by a supervisor who holds only a 40% caseload, leaving ample time for YOU. We offer many opportunities for learning, growth, development, and advancement within our company!

For this position, the Physical Therapist will work closely with other professionals (SLPs, OTs, Special Instructors, Service Coordinators, Interpreters, Social Workers, etc.) for support as needed, with manageable caseload/workload sizes (wonderful direct/indirect time ratio). Competitive pay offered, flexible scheduling, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to determine specific hours and schedule. This position will require the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Plan and implement high quality physical therapy to assigned clients, while supporting program implementation (in various, natural settings, including homes, daycares, preschools, community locations, etc.)
• Assess the needs, interest, and abilities of the family and child to determine appropriate ways to assist the family in meeting their functional goals as it relates to physical therapy
• Provide family/caregiver coaching to offer suggestions and strategies to assist with achieving goals outlined in IFSP
• Collaborate with other professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team to address and meet each client’s individual needs
• Participate as a vital member of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) planning team to provide recommendations
• Assess on an ongoing basis the functional skills of the child in the areas of gross motor development
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation by providing families with individual session notes the include the outcome, strategies used, recommendations, and plans for the next session
• Report on client progress through quarterly reviews/reports and annual evaluations (evaluation completed by evaluation team)
• Maintain a knowledge base of current information and best practices in the field of physical development and skills
• Maintain client working files following HIPAA regulations
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education/certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's (if completed after 2002) Degree in physical therapy from an accredited university
• Current Pennsylvania license in physical therapy
• Pediatric experience preferred
• A valid driver's license
• Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass required background checks
• All of the above education/certifications

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Licensure reimbursement
• Continuing education credits
• Material stipend
• Access to material lending library
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Short-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Manageable caseload/workload

Pay: $72.00 - $92.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72 - $92