Early Intervention Physical Therapist-PRN

Under general supervision, provides developmental motor services in natural settings for children ages birth to three.  Services may include, but not limited to, initial and on-going assessment of skills, review functional needs for assistive technology, develop functional and development outcomes based on parent’s priorities, provide on-going coaching and training to caregivers in natural settings. Reports to Program Manager (Local System Manager) 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Provides developmental motor services in natural settings. 
• Provides services in accordance to the intensity, frequency and duration written on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). 
• Completes documentation of services, in GIHN’s electronic client record, in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations. 
• Completes documentation of initial and on-going assessment in GIHN’s electronic client record in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulation. 
• Provides all services using the Primary Provider Evidence Based Best Practice. 
• Initiates all services within 30 days of signature of the IFSP, unless there is clear and well documented evidence why that could not occur.  
• Keep all family appointments unless notified otherwise by the family
• Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment. 
• Maintains a regular schedule of visits, to the best of their ability given family needs. 
• Participates in monthly staff meetings  
• Provides all services in natural settings which include family homes, motels, daycare centers, parks etc. 
• May provide clinical supervision to non-certified speech-language pathologists.  
• Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.  
• Operates and programs a variety of augmentative communication devices
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

• Requires a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. 
• Prefer 1 year of clinical experience providing motor therapy; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Requires licensure issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.  Strong background in early childhood development required. 
• Requires Early Intervention Professional Certificate issued by the Part C office. 
• Valid driver’s license.

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