Contract Physical Therapist - Part Time

The J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center; Apponaug (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center in Rhode Island is seeking a Contract Physical Therapist to support infants and toddlers in natural environments. You will lead family training, evaluate motor development, and help create IFSPs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have 2–5 years of pediatric PT experience, a valid RI PT license, and be able to obtain CPR certification. The role reports to the Early Intervention Director and requires a clinical, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid RI Physical Therapist license required.
• 2–5 years' experience providing pediatric physical therapy in family-centered settings.
• CPR certification and ability to obtain CPR if not current.

Responsibilities

• Provide family training and counseling to caregivers of infants and toddlers with PT concerns.
• Perform and document physical therapy evaluations and IFSP development.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and share information with families and team.
• Mentor Physical Therapist Assistants and maintain licensure through professional activities.

Skills

Family training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

The Role

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 quali?ed 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 Early Intervention 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 speci?c policies, i.e. sick time or vacation time usage and call in policies, dress codes, etc. as speci?ed in personnel manual and Early Intervention speci?c procedures

Requirements

• 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