Physical Therapist

Thom Child and Family Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fitness benefits & Wellness incentive

Sick time

403(b) with employer matching

Professional development

License renewal fees

Clinical supervision

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Worcester, MA is seeking an Early Intervention Physical Therapist/Clinician to provide home and community based services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, partnering with families to tailor interventions.

The role emphasizes individualized, culturally humble care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and delivery of IFSP goals; the schedule offers minimum 20 hours Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm with competitive benefits including health

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions
• 1 year experience in Early Intervention or minimum 3 years' experience working with infants, toddlers and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
• Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of client’s developmental status.
• Provide direct services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
• Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
• Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
• Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
• Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.

Skills

PT licensure

Early Intervention experience

Family systems knowledge

Therapeutic relationships

Cultural humility

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality & boundaries

Documentation skills

Driver's license & transportation

Bilingual/Bicultural (nice to have)

Job description

This position offers a hourly range of $51.00 to $58.00. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Worcester, MA is seeking a Physical Therapist/PT to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Physical Therapist/Clinician, you will be responsible for providing home and community based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Flexible Schedules: Minimum 20 hours (Monday through Friday) 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Health Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Sick time
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Professional Development Trainings
• Paid professional license renewal fees
• Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support
• Mileage reimbursement

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of client’s developmental status.
• Provide direct services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
• Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
• Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
• Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
• Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.

Position Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions
• 1 year experience in Early Intervention or minimum 3 years' experience working with infants, toddlers and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
• Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

Compensation details: 51-58 Hourly Wage

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