Physical Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

Hahhh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of young children and families! This role as a Physical Therapist in Early Intervention offers the chance to provide vital services to children under three years old. You'll work in a supportive environment, helping children develop essential skills while collaborating with families. With flexible hours and a focus on community health, this position allows you to impact lives positively. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MA PT license is a must.
• 2+ years experience with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention services to children 0-3 and their families.
• Maintain client records and adhere to policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Leominster, MA time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R25100421

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: variable between 8a-4:30p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Joining UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life-changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness, and substance use and recovery.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for Physical Therapists- Early Intervention who are interested in working (12-24 hrs/wk). Flexible hours available - days, early evenings, and/or Saturdays on a fee-for-service basis in the North Worcester County area.

The Early Intervention (EI) team provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. The EI team provides services in the home/community setting with the goal of enhancing the child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families.
• Carry out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
• Assist in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
• Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
• Maintain client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
• Attend staff and/or region meetings as required.
• Attend in-service education and professional meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all of CHL's protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and/or by Telehealth.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required.
• MA PT license required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• NPI or apply for NPI (National Provider Identifier Number).
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work-related purposes, including travel between work sites.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.