Physical Therapist

catalight; Mililani Town (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

catalight is seeking a Physical Therapist to support families in early intervention using a Primary Service Provider model and evidence-based coaching. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to deliver comprehensive, play-based development services.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, patient, and enthusiastic about transforming early intervention experiences in diverse settings, including homes and community environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Hawaii license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• One year of experience in providing physical therapy to young children is preferred.
• Experience in early intervention is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team to determine EI eligibility and support the child and family through evaluation.
• Develop and implement an IFSP with the family and other team members.
• Provide physical therapy within natural environments (home, day care, community).
• Administer and interpret physical therapy, sensory, and developmental assessments.
• Plan and deliver outcomes that are functional and routine-based for the child and family.
• Provide coaching to families using the Primary Service Provider model.

Skills

Family communication

Team collaboration

Coaching in Primary Service Provider

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Hawaii license in Physical Therapy

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Interested in putting your talents to work reimagining the way the world experiences Early Intervention? Look no further, the Physical Therapist is a key member of our team, who provides support to families in early intervention using a Primary Service Provider model and evidence-based coaching techniques., ensuring an efficient, thorough, and compassionate experience.

Besides being a people person, hyper-organized, and wanting to go the extra mile, successful multi-tasking is also part of the magic for this role, as you will utilize your agility and effectiveness in connecting with our staff and the families we serve.

The ideal candidate will focus on excellence, be highly collaborative, voraciously curious, innovative by nature, and passionate about transforming early intervention experiences. Joining our team also means that you want to be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, demands inclusion, and wants you to be authentically you. JOIN US!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to all Department of Health- Early Intervention Section (DOH-EIS), CARF and ESH guidelines.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children birth to age three with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays and their families.
• Participates as an evaluator and member of a multidisciplinary team that determines eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) services. Supports the child and family through the evaluation process.
• Administers, interprets, and shares results from physical therapy assessments, sensory assessments, developmental assessment of young children, evaluations and batelle developmental inventory edition II or III evaluations.
• Participates in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and other IFSP team members.
• As part of an IFSP team, helps families develop outcomes that are functional, routine based and meet children and family needs and priorities.
• Meets or exceeds Early Intervention Program operating targets of 70% billable productivity, while effectively utilizing concurrent documentation practices during client sessions.
• Provide Care Coordination services in accordance with DOH-EIS guidelines, if selected by the family.
• Pre-plans and debriefs with teammates in order to effectively coach families through routine-based activities which incorporate communication skills, motor skills (gross/fine), adaptive skills, cognitive skills, and social emotional/personal social skills, utilizing a Primary Service Provider model.
• Provides consultative services to parents and other team members; interprets and applies occupational therapy and early intervention techniques; ensures proper follow through and competence with techniques using a coaching approach.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the child and family's needs, concerns, and strengths and assists with linking the child and family to appropriate resources as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, public and private.
• Maintains participant records in accordance to Federal, State, and ESH requirements.
• Attends, facilitates, and participates in staff and team meetings.
• Provides services within natural environments (e.g., home, day care and community).
• Attends and participates in transition meetings.
• Serves as the supervisor for students and/or volunteers within the program.
• Reports any safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Participates in training sessions and continuing education.
• Participates in and/or coordinates ESH events (such as program activities, community fairs, fundraising, etc.), as requested.
• Must report in person to assigned office location a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week, dependent on program needs as directed by management team.
• Must report in person to assigned office location within 24 hours as directed by EIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university program.
• Current State of Hawaii license in Physical Therapy.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• One (1) year minimum experience in providing physical therapy service is highly preferred.
• Experience working with children with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays in the field of early intervention is highly preferred .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Significant knowledge of developmental delays and disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
• Effectively interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
• Understanding of and respect for children with developmental delays or children with developmental delays or biological risk f