Early Intervention Physical Therapist (PT) - Full Time - Ocean County, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 84,773 - 98,418; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring an Early Intervention Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and provide ongoing assessment for children, developing IFSPs and delivering direct services in natural environments. The role includes coaching families, problem-solving progress with the team, and planning transitions for individual children.

The candidate should have a NJ Licensed Physical Therapist credential, at least 2 years with young children with disabilities, a valid NJ driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• NJ Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Valid NJ Driver’s license and required insurance.
• At least 2 years of experience working with young children with disabilities.
• Targeted Evaluation (TET) team experience with children ages 0‑5.
• Knowledge of early intervention for children with developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Performs developmental evaluations in the child’s natural environment.
• Communicates effectively with families and team members.
• Supports families in integrating strategies into daily routines.
• Develops a transition/discharge plan with the family and team.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows departmental procedures.
• Documents session notes and billing information as required.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Details

Full‑time, day shift, salary range $84,773.00 – $98,418.00 per year. Paid according to the State of New Jersey pay scale.

Job Overview

Along with other core team members, the Early Intervention Physical Therapist (PT) screens, evaluates, and provides ongoing assessment. Aides in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each child and provides direct services to children eligible for early intervention services with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, and adaptive development. The PT, along with other team members instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies to incorporate into the routines of the family. To problem‑solve, discuss progress and challenges of each child and prepare a transition/discharge plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• NJ Licensed Physical Therapist
• Maintain a valid NJ driver’s license and required insurance
• At least 2 years of experience working with young children with disabilities
• Targeted Evaluation (TET) team members require 2 years pediatric experience working and evaluating children ages 0‑5
• Sound background in normal child development
• Knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of early intervention for children with identified developmental delays
• Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management
• Ability to conceptualize, interpret, and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into family routines as identified by the family

Certifications and Licenses Required

• NJ Licensed Physical Therapist
• NJ Driver’s License

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions

• Completes developmental evaluations in the child’s natural environment that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs
• Communicates effectively with families and other team members in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations
• Supports and enhances the family’s ability to interact with their child in daily routines
• Displays competency in providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable and functional outcomes, as part of the IFSP
• Makes recommendations for ongoing services in collaboration with family, service coordination, and other team members based on family concerns, outcomes and routines
• Uses the NJ Birth to Three Early Learning Standards as a common framework for understanding and communicating developmentally appropriate expectations for infants and toddlers
• Demonstrates knowledge of discipline‑specific tools/checklists to utilize to fully assess child needs and then can detail and describe those strategies that are the sole domain of a licensed SLP versus strategies that can be addressed by any qualified member of the IFSP team
• Addresses IFSP outcomes by selecting and adapting appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models including evidence‑based strategies
• Evaluates the effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes
• Maintains sensitivity to parents’ personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to the NJEIS Code of Conduct
• Completes session notes according to departmental rules and records data as appropriate for each child
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision/consultation in relation to clinical performance; actively contributes to annual performance reviews and improvement plans; effectively utilizes feedback
• Assists in the training of others in the EI philosophy as well as a variety of evidence‑based intervention models
• Communicates job‑specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
• Attends and participates in in‑service trainings, staff meetings, and conference calls
• Travels in personal vehicle to and from the natural environment of each family assigned
• Accurately records the time and frequency of services provided and records that information along with required signatures for billing
• Submits bills for services as required by departmental policies and procedures
• Submits required paperwork timely and accurately, adhering to departmental volume/productivity requirements
• Maintains ongoing communication with office via email, text, and telephone; responds quickly to any request for information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partner organizations

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer