What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Family Enrichment Network, Inc.?
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations, and provides pre-determined physical therapy treatments on an individual basis for assigned individuals. Supervises PTA.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of motor development, assessment, and interventions.
- Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
- Models developmentally appropriate practices.
- Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children’s objectives and classroom learning opportunities.
- Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
- Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner
- Provides physical therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child’s (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Provides services to children using procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational play activities.
- Assists children in achieving a maximum level of independence in balance, strengthening, and mobility.
- Supervises treatment sessions with Physical Therapist Assistant at least one time per month or every 12th treatment session per child enrolled in the special education program.
- Provides treatment sessions to assigned related service children. Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.
- Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.
- Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.
- Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
- Works with content area support staff, classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
- Updates children’s objectives relating to the IEPs.
- Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.
- Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended adaptive equipment.
- Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.
- Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.
- Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.
- Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.
Other Duties:
- In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $68,000