Physical Therapist

LifePath Systems; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePath Systems in Forney, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide complex early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Applicants must hold a degree and be licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This position requires a strong understanding of child development, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Reliable transportation is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with current PT status.
• Must complete required hours for continuing professional education and ethics.
• Ability to work with children aged birth to three with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments to establish eligibility and needs.
• Collaborate on the development of Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Provide physical therapy services as outlined in IFSP.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate level degree

Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performance of complex early intervention services which foster and monitor child progress in the acquisition and mastery of functional skills to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays to infants and toddlers and their families, under the authority of Health and Human Services Commission.
• Essential tasks include collaboration as a member of interdisciplinary teams, evaluation, assessment, eligibility determination, treatment planning, documentation, therapeutic intervention and consultation services in family homes and community settings, records review, maintenance, and other ECI related duties required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs motor and developmental evaluation and assessment accurately, using formal testing methods and Informed Clinical Opinion, in order to establish eligibility and developmental needs.
• Participates as a collaborative team member for the Development of an Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Follows Provision of Physical therapy Services as outlined in the IFSP.
• Follows Provision of direct services to families in accordance with ECI of LifePath Systems productivity standards.
• Meets timeframes in accordance with LifePath Systems ECI Program.
• Functions as a contributing and effective team member of the ECI team.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)

• Minimum: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate level degree, Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, current PT status and license.
• Must complete required hours for continuing professional education and ethics as discipline applicable.
• After employment, must complete required ECI State Trainings and LPS required trainings.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and childhood disabilities, birth to three.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute discipline specific skills and clinical judgment as a member of an interdisciplinary team which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, time management /organization skills, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to independently conduct discussions and formulate recommendations for developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to current methodologies in early intervention practices in the provision of Physical Therapy services.