Physical Therapist

Developmental Services Of Franklin County, Inc; Union (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Refer-a-Friend Program

Job summary

ABiLITY is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work with families in Missouri's Early Intervention program. The role involves providing in-home therapy to promote developmental progress, collaborating with families, and documenting outcomes.Eligible for full-time or part-time hours; pay is $40/hour, with a benefits package for full-time staff.

Position requires ability to drive, adapt to various home environments, and communicate effectively with families.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri license to practice physical therapy.
• Willingness to drive to family homes for visits.
• Strong written communication with families and caregivers.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to children enrolled in Early Intervention.
• Collaborate with families to promote child development and independence.
• Document progress and coordinate care with caregivers and team.

Skills

Drive

CPR certified

Family communication

Job description

• ABiLITY is a nonprofit charitable organization providing direct services and support for individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood. We assist people with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, and other conditions to learn skills to care for themselves, be more independent, hold a job, and build connections and friendships in the community. We CARE and enhance lives.

Summary of Duties

• Physical therapist works with families enrolled in the Early Intervention program to help promote the child's development in areas of delay or concern.

Qualifications

• Possess a current license of physical therapy in the State of Missouri

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive
• Ability to get oneself into homes that are not handicapped accessible
• Communicate with families enrolled in the program
• Ability to utilize a phone
• Work in a variety of environments and situations within a private residence
• Ability to write
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to perform CPR

Pay Breakdown

• $40/hour
• Full time (30 plus hours) or Part time (Less than 30 hours per week)
• Hours shall be scheduled so that family contacts can be made at hours convenient to families.

Benefits (Full time employees are eligible 1st of the month following 60 day waiting period) :

• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans (Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Health Savings Account)
• $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees starting day 1
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Refer-a-Friend Program

Additional Information

Federal Exclusions Screening Notice

All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.