Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

Thom Child & Family Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Waltham, MA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home and community-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers and their families. You will collaborate with parents to deliver individualized, evidence-based supports and contribute to IFSP development.

The role emphasizes partnership with families, professional collaboration, and culturally humble practice within a pediatric EI setting. Competitive benefits and flexible scheduling available.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions
• 1 year experience in Early Intervention or minimum 3 years' experience working with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of client’s developmental status
• Provide direct services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families
• Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
• Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
• Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed
• Provides supportive professional assistance to families
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child’s development; assist families to act as advocates for their child

Job description

Thom Child & Family Services in Waltham, MA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home and community-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers and their families. You will collaborate with parents to deliver individualized, evidence-based supports and contribute to IFSP development.

The role emphasizes partnership with families, professional collaboration, and culturally humble practice within a pediatric EI setting. Competitive benefits and flexible scheduling available.