What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at GRAND Home Health Services?
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and address children’s gross-motor development, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, positioning, and functional participation within preschool and Early Intervention environments.
Services are individualized and provided in collaboration with families, teachers, caregivers, and other members of the child’s interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate children’s gross-motor, mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional movement needs.
- Provide individualized physical therapy interventions consistent with the child’s IEP and identified goals.
- Address functional skills including walking, running, jumping, climbing, stairs, transfers, positioning, balance, and playground participation.
- Develop strategies that support children’s participation in classroom, preschool, and community routines.
- Recommend adaptive equipment, positioning strategies, mobility supports, and environmental modifications when appropriate.
- Provide caregiver, teacher, and staff education and training to promote carryover of PT strategies.
- Collaborate with Special Instructors, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers, PCAs, families, and other members of the Early Intervention team.
- Monitor progress and make recommendations regarding intervention strategies and goals.
- Complete evaluations, progress reports, service notes, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
- Participate in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary consultation when required.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Early Intervention, agency, and program requirements.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license.
- Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and applicable Pennsylvania licensure requirements.
- Current NPI or ability to obtain one, if required.
- Ability to successfully complete required Pennsylvania child-abuse, criminal background, FBI, mandated-reporter, and program-specific clearances/training.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary teams.
- Pediatric, preschool, school-based, or Early Intervention experience is preferred but not required.
The GRAND HHS - Welcomes New Graduates
Newly licensed DPT graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates interested in developing experience in pediatric and Early Intervention physical therapy are welcome.
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65 - $75