Child Development Institute: Pediatric Physical Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provide direct treatment to clients (see caseload requirement below).Communicating with families, clients (as appropriate) and other professionals about necessary information related to treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, etc.Assessment of clients which may include performing standardized and non-standardized tests, formal and informal evaluations and interpretation of evaluations.Screening of clientsFollow documented goal/objectives by contracted agencies as appropriate.Writing, developing and implementing treatment plans for selected clients.Assisting in appropriate selection/discharge of clients from caseload.Writing required daily chart notes, progress reports, diagnostic assessment results, etc.Scheduling clients, preparing activities and materials for use in therapeutic intervention, selecting appropriate materials for family education/training (e.G.

parent articles).Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings and/or assessments, including staff meetings and other similar services.Collaborate with other disciplines (e.G.

OT, interventionists, etc.) as necessary.Make referrals for additional services as needed.Attend continuing education seminars to maintain licensure, certification and professional responsibility.Submit timecard and appropriate billing as required and in a timely manner.Ensure provision of a clean, safe organized environment to implement therapeutic activities.Assimilate all Child Development Institute policies and proceduresKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Computer literate in Microsoft SuiteDemonstrate ability to produce well written reports and documentsDemonstrate ability to supervise and train staff, engage in interagency and parent-professional collaborationAbility to work well with others as part of a team and independentlyQualifications:Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy ProgramCurrent NPTE Registration and PTBC LicenseDemonstrated ability in administering standardized and non-standardized test to perform evaluations.Excellent written, verbal, analytical and observational skills.Ability to work within a team and confidence in expressing views to other professionals in the field.Physical Requirements:Must be able to:Ability to bend, squat, turn and move to respond and physically interact with children ages 0-8Lift at least 25 pounds.Effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.Travel occasionally for in-home sessions during the morning, day, and/or weekend hours.Caseload Requirement:70% of regularly scheduled and paid hours per week/28 client hoursOffsite sessions will be calculated as an additional .5 hr toward caseload requirementExemption Status: Exempt

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