Contract Physical Therapist

The Role The Physical Therapist provides family training and counseling to caregivers in a child's natural environment, including childcare, home, appointments, community settings, and playgroups. This role includes service coordination, evaluation and assessment, IFSP development, ongoing assessment, and delivery of Early Intervention services requiring qualified personnel. The Physical Therapist monitors and supports the child and family in accessing needed medical, social, educational, developmental, and therapeutic services, including support in land- and water-based settings when appropriate. The incumbent participates in multidisciplinary evaluations and provides documentation of interventions consistent with Early Intervention Regulations. The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Director. Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties: GENERAL Provide family training and counseling to infants and toddlers with physical therapy concerns or atypical development and teach caregivers strategies to support development. Follow the Rhode Island Early Intervention Competencies Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, taking responsibility for assessing motor development, and providing oral and written information to the child's parents and other team members Complete 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, such as education, social work, cognition, speech, in order to fully address the needs of individual children on caseload Document all activities in accordance with own licensure regulations and requirements necessary for billing, agency policies, or early intervention regulations Mentors Physical Therapist Assistants Maintains licensure and professional knowledge through participation in professional organizations, conferences and in-services Follow all agency guidelines and department specific policies, i.e. sick time or vacation time usage and call in policies, dress codes. Contract Physical Therapist Bachelor's Degree 2-5 years' experience providing treatment to infants and toddlers in a family focused setting Beginning Rate $70/hr. Must have Valid R.I. PT License Expected 10-20hrs or service per month Must pass background check Must have ability to obtain CPR certification Reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record