Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist

Associates in Pediatric Therapy; Terre Haute (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Mentorship

Flexible schedules

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is hiring a First Steps Developmental Therapist in Indiana. You will evaluate and treat children birth to age 3, primarily in homes, daycares, and community settings, with opportunities to work at other APT offices and contract locations.

Join a clinician-run team that emphasizes mentorship, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities, while delivering family-centered care with a coaching model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Special Education is required.
• Experience with young children and family coaching is preferred.
• Ability to travel to homes, daycares and community settings within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide treatment for pediatric patients birth to age 3.
• Work in children’s natural environments and occasional offices/contract locations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Travel to homes

Flexible with patients

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Special Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders (DT-C)

15 hours coursework in child development

Job description

Description

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!).

Location: Natural environment

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 Makes APT Different?

We do things differently, and it shows.

Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans

Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach

Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child

Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

• Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
• Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
• Bonuses + Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
• Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
• Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do

• The primary responsibility of a 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.

First Steps Developmental Therapist 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

What we are looking for:

• 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

Watch The Video

https://youtu.be/sAaIFxeMmaU

See why we are proud to work at APT:

https://youtu.be/sAaIFxeMmaU

More Info Available At

http://www.kidtherapy.org/careers

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.