What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist-PRN- Early Intervention- Etowah County position at UNITED ABILITY, INC.?
United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Physical Therapist- PRN for our Early Intervention team to serve the Etowah County. In this role you will be responsible for providing assessment and physical therapy for children with gross motor delays and/or needs to recover, develop or improve independent gross motor abilities so that children can reach their maximum independence. Employees at United Ability are here to serve others through the everyday fulfillment of its mission. Together, we accomplish significant goals for the advancement of United Ability.
Collaborating with other team members, you will:
- Travels to appointments to visit children in the home, daycare or natural setting to evaluate the child and establishes a treatment plan to serve the child’s needs.
- Promotes maximum independence by implementing quality, individually designed treatment plans and activities.
- Fabricates adaptive equipment.
- Meets with caregivers to share results of evaluations and progress towards goals.
- Teaches and trains caregivers/classroom staff by demonstration/modeling of activities and providing a classroom/home program to promote maximum independence.
- Participates in staff meetings collaborating with team members/ support staff.
- Completes necessary documentation and billing.
Applicant general qualifications include:
- A Valid Physical Therapy license for State of Alabama.
- Valid State of AL driver’s license required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience working with children and families preferred.
Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.