Early Intervention Physical Therapist

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options

Health & Wellness programs

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

LTD and Life Insurance options

Onsite Day Care Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking an Early Intervention Physical Therapist. This role focuses on providing home-based services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, ensuring they achieve optimal gross motor skills and functional independence. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree in physical therapy, a valid NJ license, and experience working with children. This position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with young children with delays and disabilities.
• Adhere to regulatory/legislative policies in Physical Therapy.
• If working in EIP, valid driver’s license with clean driving record as per SJH policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations and develop/implement individualized family service plans.
• Provide therapy in family’s natural environments and educate families.
• Maintain records of evaluations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Home-based therapy

Knowledge of child development

Record keeping

Education

Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Current NJ State License in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

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Overview

Provides home-based services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) with developmental delays, focusing on gross motor skills, mobility, and functional independence. Requirements include a valid NJ Physical Therapy license, a background in normal child development, and a minimum of one year experience working with young children with delays and disabilities. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Physical Therapy and adheres to same.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations and develop/implement individualized family service plans (IFSPs).
• Provide therapy in the family’s natural environments; educate and coach families; collaborate with a transdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, progress, and IFSP updates, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program, current NJ State License in Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification within the first 3 months of hire.
• If working in EIP, valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy.

Certifications

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The organization is among the state’s most respected healthcare providers and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.”

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness programs
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tution reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD and Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Per Diem and part-time eligibility as specified by policy

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey law. The salary is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skills. The range does not include incentives or other forms of compensation.