Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist

Pediatric Therapy, LLC; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life and disability insurance

Company-provided professional liability insurance

Job summary

Pediatric Therapy, LLC is seeking an Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist to evaluate and treat children from birth to age 3. This position involves working closely with families and an interdisciplinary team to foster children's development in their natural environments.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education.
• One year of experience providing Part C early intervention services preferred.
• Ability to be flexible with patients and caregivers in their natural environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide treatment for pediatric patients from birth to 3 years.
• Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Document treatment sessions and maintain professional competencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to travel

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education

Job description

Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist

Location: Natural environment

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time.

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What You’ll Do

• The primary responsibility of an Indiana First Steps provider is to evaluate and provide treatment for pediatric patients between the ages of birth and three years with needs in the areas of physical, social-emotional, self-help, communication, and cognitive development.
• First Steps at APT, while working primarily in children’s natural environments (homes, daycares, community centers, etc.) also have the opportunity to work in other APT offices and contract locations, depending on the counties/areas served.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Treat children from birth to age 3 for cognitive and social interaction skills to achieve highest level of functioning and to prevent regression.
• Work closely with patients’ caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) through a Coaching Model.
• Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail.
• Maintain professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and uphold federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education (with an early childhood focus)
• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders (including a bachelor’s degree in speech and language) may be considered for a more specific communication-focused role (DT-C)
• Individuals with related degrees may be considered if they have completed at least 15 hours of academic coursework related to child development
• Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience providing Part C early intervention services, and would be considered as an early childhood specialist (DT-EC)
• Ability to travel to homes, daycares, and other community settings within the service area
• Ability to adapt to needs of patients and caregivers within their natural environments
• Ability to be flexible with patients and re-schedule as needed
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• First‑year developmental therapists with no previous Part C early intervention experience must enroll at the associate level (DT-A) and receive one year of supervision to ensure professional competency.
• After one year of supervision, DT-A may request enrollment as DT-EC or DT-C

Amazing Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Company-provided professional liability insurance

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.