Job Details
Job Location: Imperial County - El Centro, CA 92243
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 Hourly
Job Summary
At Home of Guiding Hands, we believe early support can change the course of a child’s life. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a meaningful role in helping infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) with developmental delays build strength, mobility, and confidence during their most critical years of growth. Through comprehensive evaluations and individualized weekly therapy, you’ll partner closely with families to support each child’s progress in natural, everyday environments.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a mission-driven nonprofit that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional development.
We proudly offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, reimbursement for CEUs and licensing fees, mileage reimbursement, paid sick and vacation time, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and a 403(b) retirement plan—along with many additional perks.
Join a compassionate, dedicated team committed to improving quality of life for children and families every day.
What You'll Be Doing: Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Assessment & Evaluation
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Review collateral and intake information provided for each child.
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Evaluate each child’s ability to move, participate in daily routines, and perform functional activities using developmentally appropriate assessment tools.
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Complete intake paperwork, evaluations, assessments, reports, and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with children and their families.
Care Planning & IFSP Development
Direct Service Delivery
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Schedule, plan, and conduct home-based visits with assigned families to carry out treatment plans and IFSP goals.
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Provide therapy services in family homes and other natural community environments.
Collaboration & Communication
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Maintain ongoing communication with families and members of the interdisciplinary (ID) team to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care.
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Partner with caregivers to provide education, coaching, and support related to the child’s physical development.
Documentation & Compliance
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Prepare, collect, and maintain accurate educational files, case notes, records, and documentation, including information from outside agencies.
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Ensure all documentation meets program, regulatory, and agency standards.
Resources & Community Engagement
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Conduct research related to families’ service needs and provide relevant resources and educational information.
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Travel throughout Imperial County to complete therapy sessions in family homes and other community-based locations.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring to the Role: Knowledge, Skills, and Education
Licensure & Education
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Current Physical Therapy license issued by the California Physical Therapy Board.
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Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
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Minimum of one (1) year of Physical Therapy experience required.
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Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric experience, preferably serving children from birth to five (0–5) years of age.
Eligibility & Compliance Requirements
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Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
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Must obtain criminal record clearance from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Valid California Driver’s License with a safe driving record and at least two (2) years of licensed driving experience.
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Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
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Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification if not currently certified (training provided for new hires).
Language & Technical Skills
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and communication.
Professional Skills & Competencies
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Collaborative, team-oriented professional with strong oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to build positive, supportive, and professional working relationships with families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of program documentation and paperwork.
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Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage workload independently.
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Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse families, values, and lifestyles.
Our Culture and Values
Innovation – We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all. Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.
Collaboration – We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.
Respect – We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.
Empathy – We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The work environment for this position involves working with a variety of people in their homes and in the community. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About HGH
Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services. Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.
To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/
