Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist
Manchester, CT - USA
Job Summary
Help Little Movers Grow!
Join our Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) team as a Physical Therapist where every day is an opportunity to help infants and toddlers reach exciting developmental milestones through play movement and family partnerships.
In this role youll:
- Work with families and caregivers to support infants and toddlers in building strength mobility and confidence through fun developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provide coaching education and encouragement to parents and caregivers to empower them to support their childs growth through every day routines.
- Share your expertise in motor development assistive technology and individualized interventions
- Provide consultation to other team members
- Conduct multidisciplinary developmental assessments and collaborate with families to create individualized plans that celebrate each childs unique strengths and goals.
- Serve as a dedicated service coordinator ensuring each childs Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) is carried out through seamless collaboration and communication among families and providers.
- Be part of a supportive transdisciplinary team thats passionate about helping children reach meaningful milestones during their most important years of development.
If youre passionate about making a lasting impact during a childs earliest years and love collaborating with families and a supportive interdisciplinary team wed love to meet you!
Help Little Hands Do Big Things!
Join our Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) team as an Occupational Therapist where youll help infants and toddlers build the skills they need to explore play learn and thriveall while empowering families every step of the way.
In this role youll:
- Work with families and caregivers to support young children as they develop fine motor skills self-help abilities feeding skills and functional mobility through engaging play-based activities.
- Share your expertise in sensory processing and integration to help children navigate their world with confidence.
- Coach and partner with families and caregivers providing tools strategies and encouragement that make a difference beyond each visit.
- Conduct multidisciplinary developmental assessments and collaborate with families to create individualized plans that celebrate each childs unique strengths and goals.
- Provide consultation to other team members
- Serve as a dedicated service coordinator ensuring each childs Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) is carried out through seamless collaboration and communication among families and providers.
- Be part of a supportive transdisciplinary team thats passionate about helping children reach meaningful milestones during their most important years of development.
If youre looking for a career where every day brings new smiles small victories and the opportunity to make a lasting impact wed love to have you on our team!
Benefits:
The Moore Center offers a comprehensive benefits package!!!
- 403 (b) matching (after 1 year)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
Qualifications for PT
Education and Experience
Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited college or university program (Bachelors Masters or clinical Doctorate
Current State of New Hampshire license in Physical Therapy
Valid drivers license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours
Professional experience working with young children and their families
Up to date COVID-19 vaccination
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to The Moore Centers values
Ability to comply with all state agency and department policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Outlook and the ability to master new
software
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport develop and maintain strong respectful working relationships with very
young children families FCESS staff and state and regional colleagues
Strong knowledge of early childhood motor development both typical and atypical
Working knowledge of early childhood development across all areas of development including cognitive language
adaptive/self-help social-emotional gross and fine motor development
Understanding of best practice relative to home visiting and FCESS services
Ability to work independently and as part of a trans-disciplinary team
Ability to work in hybrid environment (In-person and Telehealth)
Working knowledge of NH FCESS
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
responsibilities and deadlines
Demonstrate creative innovative thinking and problem solving
Interact effectively with people of varied educational socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds skill levels and value
systems
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications For OT
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy; Masters degree preferred
Current NH licensure to practice occupational therapy
Valid drivers license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours
Professional experience working with young children and their families
Up to date COVID-19 vaccination
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to The Moore Centers values
Ability to comply with all state agency and department policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Outlook and the ability to master new
software
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport develop and maintain strong respectful working relationships with very
young children families FCESS staff and state and regional colleagues
Strong knowledge of early childhood motor sensory and adaptive/self-help development both typical and atypical
Working knowledge of early childhood development across all areas of development including cognitive language
adaptive/self-help social-emotional gross and fine motor development
Demonstrated understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Understanding of best practice relative to home visiting and FCESS services (Family Guided Routines Based
Interventions Adult Learning Strategies and caregiver coaching models)
Ability to work independently and as part of a trans-disciplinary team
Ability to work in hybrid environment (In-person and Telehealth)
Working knowledge of NH FCESS
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
responsibilities and deadlines
Demonstrate creative innovative thinking and problem solving
Interact effectively with people of varied educational socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds skill levels and value
systems
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Moore Center is an innovator with more than 50 years of experience in helping people become productive, fulfilled members of the community.