Contract Physical Therapist

The-J-Arthur-Trudeau-Memorial-Cente; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center Home Based Children's Services in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a Part-time Contract Physical Therapist to support infants and toddlers in their homes within the Early Intervention program.

You will train families, evaluate motor development, and work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and document interventions. The role requires RI licensure, a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have Valid RI Physical Therapy License
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide family training and counseling to infants and toddlers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and document findings.
• Complete PT evaluations based on team and family concerns.
• Mentors Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Maintain licensure and participate in professional activities.
• Follow all agency guidelines and department policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center Home Based Children's Services - Warwick, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Contract Physical Therapist

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center Home Based Children's Services - Warwick, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5953491

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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
• Position Type: Part-time
• Job Categories:
• Special Education > Physical Therapist

Welcome to Home Based Children's Services

HBCS programs are funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services as a component of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment. The services are for children and adolescents up to the age 21 with medical, physical, behavioral, developmental and/or psychiatric conditions who meet certain eligibility requirements. The programs are designed to address the unique concerns of each child in order to maintain, stabilize, and/or improve current levels of functioning. The services are delivered in the child’s home, the Trudeau Center, and the community. The department of HBCS houses multiple programs under this umbrella, including the ABA-HBTS Program which is a collaborative effort between HBCS and Pathways Strategic Teaching Center (PSTC).

Job Requirements

• Must have Valid RI Physical Therapy License
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jacqueline Ferreira , Director of Early Intervention
• 3445 Post Road
• Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]