Physical Therapist, Early Intervention

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASL bilingual compensation 6%

Multilingual compensation 8%

Job summary

Family Service of RI is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide services to infants and toddlers, including screenings, evaluations, assessments, and treatments, in accordance with Rhode Island Early Intervention standards. The role requires a degree from an approved PT program, RI licensure, and at least one year of experience with young children in natural environments.

Eligibility for bilingual ASL or multilingual compensation is available, with additional pay described in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a board-approved school of Physical Therapy.
• License to practice in Rhode Island (RI Department of Health).
• Minimum of 1 year experience with infants and toddlers in natural environments.
• Current RI driver’s license.
• Current auto insurance.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills

Infant/toddler PT experience

Pediatric physical therapy

Natural environments practice

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary: To provide physical therapy services to infants and toddlers including screenings, evaluations, assessments and treatment services in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.Qualifications:Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from a Board approved school of Physical Therapy and meet requirements for licensing by the RI Department of Health.Minimum of one year experience working with infants and toddlers in natural environments.Current RI driver’s license.Current auto insurance.Current CPR/First Aid CertificationBilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.Continuing Education Requirements:As needed to maintain Physical Therapist licensure and meet personnel qualifications in the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.Completion of Introduction to Early Intervention course.Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process, including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.Maintain CPR/First AidPhysical Requirements:Physically able to perform duties including lifting up to 20lbs.Required to provide own transportation.Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.Join our FAMILY today!Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.