Early Intervention Physical Therapist

Criterion Child Enrichment, Inc; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early intervention services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support families with children facing developmental delays. This role emphasizes a parent coaching approach and involves working collaboratively within a trans-disciplinary team. You will provide essential home-based services, ensuring continuity of care by liaising with various community providers. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity will allow you to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts required.
• Two years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services and collaborate with community providers.
• Utilize a parent coaching model and participate in screenings and assessments.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Parent Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Pediatric Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Office365

Job description

Our Early Intervention programs provide services to families with children birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays. The primary focus of early intervention is to provide education, training, and support to families to help their children learn and grow. We provide services in the home, at our early intervention centers, and in the community.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
2. Utilize a parent coaching model in work with families.
3. Participate in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits as a member of a trans-disciplinary team.
4. Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
5. Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of services for families including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing/vision loss.
6. Provide service coordination to assigned caseload including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Professional Health.
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365 including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Ability to use computer-based technology including a computer/laptop and cell phone.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.