Physical Therapist (PT)- Early Intervention

Metro Therapy, Inc; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits for part/full-time staff (not

1099 not eligible

Clinical support teams

Professional development workshops

Job summary

Metro Therapy, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to deliver developmentally based physical therapy services to children from birth to age three. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with families and the care team.

Flexible hours and a contract arrangement are noted, with pay ranging from $70.00 to $90.00 per hour. The position requires appropriate state licensure and a willingness to work with medically fragile preschoolers.

Qualifications

• State license to practice Physical Therapy in the relevant state.
• Ability to work with medically fragile preschoolers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to children from birth to three as per IFSP plan.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Document assessments, treatment notes, and reports in secure systems.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet IFSP goals.
• Collaborate with family and other team members for consistency of care.
• Supervise students or interns as needed.

Skills

Licensure

Job description

Overview:

Pediatric Physical Therapist NEEDED!!Why Choose Metro?

For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.

We offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)
• Part time preferred hours or full time hours
• Access to clinical support teams
• Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
• Pay commensurate with experience

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence
• Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing

Job Types: ContractPay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hourExpected hours: FLEXIBLE.Responsibilities:

The Physical Therapist, Early Intervention provides and directs physical therapy services to children aged birth to three, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides physical therapy services to children as outlined in their treatment plan and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.
• Conducts evaluations annually and performs six-month reviews of IFSPs to determine the need for intervention and treatment and produce IFSP goals.
• Produces discharge reports in advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with the transition process, or as required at discharge.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and other treatment team members.
• Establishes treatment schedule and provides frequency of services as determined by IFSP plan.
• Communicates and documents changes to IFSP as needed.
• Participates in co-treatment or IFSP consultation with other treatment team members to ensure coordination of patient care.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child across therapeutic environments.
• Documents results of the child’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment plans, as needed to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment and trains parents and caregivers in the appropriate use or application of orthotics.
• Supervises students and provides mentorship, as needed.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in family and caregiver education to discuss the client’s progress and strategies for continued support.
• Communicates with management regarding caseload status and capacity for new referrals.
• Provides timely services according to frequency determined by each child’s IFSP.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Appropriate State LicenseFor some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragilePosted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.