Pediatric Physical Therapist - Part Time

Riverside Community Care; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Time off

403(b) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Somerville, MA is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for the Early Intervention program. This part-time, home-based role serves children aged 0-3 and their families, coordinating gross motor, handling, positioning, and adaptive equipment within a multidisciplinary team.

The PT will conduct developmental assessments, fulfill coordination duties, lead group activities, and maintain an individual caseload.

Qualifications

• Experience in early intervention or early childhood preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation or access to public transit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EI / early childhood

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license & transportation

Lift up to 40 pounds

Flexibility with movement/exercises

Education

University Degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts Licensure eligibility

Job description

Love what you do!

Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention - Part Time

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

Job ID: 12205-709

Part-Time

Other Responsibilities Include

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

Schedule:

Part Time, 20 hours

Pay Range:

• hourly range from $31.06 to $37.09

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.