Physical Therapist

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The Resource Exchange (TRE)
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Generous Time Off: Paid Time Off with your birthday off paid holidays and time to celebrate what matters most to you.
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The Resource Exchange

Position Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist

Department: Clinical Services

Reports to: Clinical Services Supervisor

FLSA: Exempt

Supervisor responsibilities: N/A

Starting Rate: $84088.98 - $87614.20 annually* rates are subject to change contact to confirm rates.

Benefits offered: Health dental vision life disability 401K and other supplemental insurance options.

General Description:

Provide early intervention services for children birth to 3 years old utilizing physical therapy expertise and family and community centered practices to ensure families have options in fostering the early development of their child. Work in mobile community centered environment using electronic and web-based documents and record keeping on a transdisciplinary team.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assessment

a. Provide assessment of motor and assistive technology/adaptive equipment needs when requested by the IFSP team.

b. Complete on-going assessment according to system policy.

2. Intervention

a. Provide evidence-based interventions based on the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).

b. Utilize intervention strategies that build on the routines of the child and family and may occur in multiple natural environments.

c. Utilize early childhood best practices that look at the whole child not just individual modalities.

d. Serve as primary provider for assigned children. Utilize team-based consultations from other team members.

3. Teaming

a. Provide consultation in team meeting and 1:1 when requested by Transdisciplinary Team.

b. Partner with parents and professionals to write and implement formal and informal plans.

c. Participate in periodic and annual IFSP reviews of assigned children.

d. Work together with team and family to ensure a smooth transition from Part C to Part B or other community settings.

4. Parent Support

a. Empower parents to carry on learning in natural environments.

b. Foster leadership and positive regard for families.

c. Respond to cultural and linguistic diversity in families.

d. Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

5. Administration

a. Complete all appropriate paperwork related to the provision of physical therapy services for all assigned cases in a timely manner.

b. Maintain personal professional continuing education.

c. Attend meetings public awareness activities and community events related to the provision of early intervention services.

d. Perform driving responsibilities as related to the job.

e. A working (personal) vehicle valid CO drivers license (unless active Military family) and minimum insurance levels ($100000/$300000/$100000 liability coverage)

f. Provide mentoring to contracted Physical Therapists and Assistants Occupational Therapists & Assistants and Early Intervention Specialists.

g. Assist in the development of continuing education to staff and contracted service providers.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Participate in professional opportunities (committees workshops conferences journal readings) based on personal professional development plan.

2. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Minimum: Strong written and verbal skills. Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Experience leading and ensuring quality control efforts. Three years experience working with young children with disabilities or delays.

Preferred: Five to seven years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum: BA in Physical Therapy and Colorado licensure as a Physical Therapist. Knowledge of Part C of IDEA natural environments and daily routines evaluation techniques and tools as pertaining to early childhood. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to facilitate group meetings. Knowledge of community resources and supports available to families. Experience working with young children with special needs including infants and toddlers and their families. Intermediate level of computer application and mobile technology expertise.

Preferred: MA or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Experience with specialized motor interventions for infants and toddlers. Experience in the assessment of need and implementation of adaptive equipment and assistive technology for infants and toddlers. Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements; experience working with persons with disabilities. Knowledge of and experience working with community resources and resource development.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers/tablets Printers Copy Machines Personal Vehicle Cell phones/telephone Cloud based systems and software etc.

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Mobile position working with a multidisciplinary team in the natural environment of the child. Moderate physical activity required such as walking sitting standing and lifting up to 20 pounds. A working vehicle valid CO drivers license (unless active Military family) and minimum insurance levels ($100000/$300000/$100000 liability coverage) are required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Therefore The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time and provide job specific expectations for specific Service Coordinator tasks. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements.