Pediatric Physical Therapist

Riverside Community Care; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for its Early Intervention program. The candidate will provide home-based services to children aged 0-3 years, working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans focusing on gross motor skills and coordinating care for families. Join a supportive and dynamic environment with robust benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Accrued vacation, personal, and sick time

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee bonuses for referrals

Discounts to local events

YMCA membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in early intervention or special needs preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation or access to public transport required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gross motor, handling, positioning, and adaptive equipment aspects of the child's treatment plan.
• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain an individual caseload.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Knowledge of basic computer systems

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

University Degree in Physical Therapy

Current Massachusetts Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

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Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

Great opportunity for a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our dynamic, professional, multidisciplinary team in a supportive family-focused environment! The Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) participates on a multidisciplinary team within the Early Intervention (EI) program providing home-based services to children (0-3 years) and their families. The PT is responsible for coordinating gross motor, handling, positioning, and adaptive equipment aspects of the child's treatment plan.

Child and Family Services

Somerville, MA

ID: 11223-709

Full-Time/Regular

Riverside Community Care

Love what you do!

Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

Great opportunity for a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our dynamic, professional, multidisciplinary team in a supportive family-focused environment! The Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) participates on a multidisciplinary team within the Early Intervention (EI) program providing home-based services to children (0-3 years) and their families. The PT is responsible for coordinating gross motor, handling, positioning, and adaptive equipment aspects of the child's treatment plan.

Other Responsibilities Include

• conducts developmental assessments
• fulfills coordination duties
• leads and supports group activities
• maintains an individual caseload
  
  

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

Pay Range: $64,613/salaried to $78,611/salaried depending on years of experience

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
  
  

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Required Skills

• Experience in early intervention, special needs populations, or early childhood preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of basic computer systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation or ability to access public transportation
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, sit, reach, crawl, and maneuver with infants and toddlers exercising constant changes of position and movement
  
  

Required Experience

• University Degree in Physical Therapy
• Eligible for or Current Massachusetts Licensure as a Physical Therapist
  
  

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

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