Physical Therapist (Part Time, Early Intervention)

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to deliver early intervention services in the home under the Home-Based Coaching Model. Travel to client homes is required to meet IFSP goals for each child and family.

This role emphasizes collaboration with families and caregivers, and adherence to state standards and licensing requirements. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with PA license, Master's Degree with PA license or DPT with PA license.
• One year of pediatric experience or equivalent.
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in accordance with PT best practice guidelines for children and EI program.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers using the Home-Based Coaching Model to meet IFSP goals.
• Complete documentation for caseload management: progress notes, billing, data, travel, attendance.
• Facilitate interactions with families, peers and professionals to create a cohesive therapeutic plan for children.
• Schedule appointments to evaluate EI clients and establish IFSP guidelines to maximize productivity.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices and assessment tools to tailor intervention strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's with PA license

Master's with PA license

DPT with PA license

Job description

Careers at Our Amazing Place

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. Our Early Intervention program provides therapeutic EI services to help children birth to age three with developmental delays reach their true potential.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule

Part-time, s elf-determined schedule

About The Team

For more than 60 years, our Early Intervention program has provided specialized early intervention programs and individualized early intervention services for children with developmental delays directly in the home. Services include physical, occupational, speech, vision, and hearing therapies, along with developmental instruction and social work for children from birth to age three years old.

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide early intervention services utilizing the Home-Based Coaching Model as endorsed by the State and mandated by Allegheny County/Washington County to meet the IFSP goals for Early Intervention. Must be comfortable providing Early Intervention Assessments in a home environment with the parents and children while maintaining confidentiality. Travel required. Early Intervention provides flexibility in work schedules. Other job responsibilities include:

• Provide therapy in accordance with Physical Therapy best practice guidelines for children and youth under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and consistent with all State regulations and licensing requirements.
• Partner with parents and caregivers to provide services utilizing the Home-Based Coaching Model as endorsed by the State and mandated by Allegheny Count to meet the IFSP goals for Early Intervention. Infants and toddlers who require the use of specialized adaptive devices and equipment may be excluded.
• Thoroughly complete all necessary documentation for caseload management, including but not limited to: progress notes, billing sheets, data collection, travel, and attendance records. All required documentation must be completed on time.
• Facilitates appropriate interactions with families, peers and other agency professionals in order to provide a cohesive therapeutic plan for children.
• Responsible for scheduling appointments to evaluate Early Intervention clients provide to establish the IFSP guidelines and maximize productivity.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current practices within the profession such as assessment tools and therapy approaches, to provide appropriate intervention strategies for children and families.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a PA license, Master's Degree with PA license or DPT with a PA license.
• One year of experience with a pediatric population.
• Valid PA driver's license and a reliable transportation.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
• Must be able to transition from sitting to standing, kneeling and squatting.
• Must be able to squat and kneel. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, occasionally carrying equipment.
• Must be comfortable working in a home environment under a variety of conditions.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
• Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.