Pediatric Physical Therapist

Rise Services, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Services, Inc. is looking for a qualified Physical Therapist to join RISE Pediatric Therapies in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves providing therapy for children aged birth to three years with disabilities, collaborating with families and professionals to support child development.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy and experience in both in-home and clinical settings. Bilingual skills are a plus but not required. The position necessitates flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work in various environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in in-home and clinical settings is required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Must meet all professional requirements and conduct rules as a Physical Therapist.
• Candidates must pass background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary core team.
• Deliver services in natural environments for the child.

Skills

Physical Therapy experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child e2 e2 a s strengths, and to enhance and promote the child e2 e2 a s growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age.
• Work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and ongoing services in collaboration with the child2 e2 a s family, medical providers and other community representatives.
• Participate in meetings such as Core Team meetings, one-on-one family sessions, and Individual Family Service Plan meetings.
• Deliver services in natural environments (typically home, daycare, park, etc.) and in the context of the family2 e2 a s routines and activities to ensure information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child.
• Maintain a flexible schedule with willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision to families and to travel for meetings, training, and service delivery in and around the Phoenix and/or east valley cities.

Qualifications

• Master2 e2 a s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required
• In-home and clinical setting physical therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of a start date; demonstrable knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and the Team Based Model
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as a Physical Therapist, including applicable licensure
• Candidates must pass background clearance

Other Information

Important notes on continuing education: If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Physical Therapist, the practitioner shall complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.