Physical Therapist

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Sick time

401(k) plan

Supportive team

Home/community-based settings

Job summary

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services Inc. seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home- and community-based early intervention services for infants and toddlers in California.

You will assess development, support IFSP goals, and coach families to improve outcomes in daily activities. Ideal candidates have pediatric experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with families; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience preferred in Early Intervention settings.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills required.
• Spanish language skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and provide physical therapy services.
• Follow IFSP goals and collaborate with families to support development.
• Utilize family-centered coaching to empower caregivers.
• Provide services in children’s homes or community settings.
• Prepare progress reports bi-annual and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish bilingual (bonus)

Education

California Physical Therapy license (DPT)

Job description

Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($65/ hour - $75/ hour)

Job Description:

Looking for a flexible, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with infants, toddlers and their families? Join our team of dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of young children by providing home-based Early Intervention services.

Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in the area of early intervention, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. Sunny Days is a nationwide agency and has programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are multidisciplinary, providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as child development services.

We are looking to grow our team of Physical Therapists in your area!

• Sign on bonus (up to $1000)
• Create your own schedule
• Flexible schedules & locations of your choice
• Paid mileage between sessions
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Eligible for Sick Time
• May be eligible to participate in Sunny Days 401(k) plan
• Supportive and positive team environment
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community-based settings

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental assessments, provide physical therapy services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
• Follow each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
• Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build caregivers’ confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
• Provide services in the child’s natural environment, in families’ homes, daycare centers and/or other community settings.
• Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual)
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)

Requirements:

• California Physical Therapy (DPT) license
• Pediatric experience required (Early Intervention experience preferred)
• Strong clinical & interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus!

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.