Job Goal: To work with an individual to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability and which develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide treatment to individuals with developmental delays and/or orthopedic impairments, including evaluation, planning, treatment, documentation, and professional communication.
Select, administer, and interpret a variety of screening instruments and standardized measurement tools
Measure and document progress resulting from the designed physical therapy interventions
Provide direct and indirect services using evidence based strategies.
Schedules individuals to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the center while ensuring delivery of quality care.
Provide individual and/or group services to best meet the individual’s need
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to determine the most appropriate treatment plan including strengths and needs
Communicate and consult with families and team members on implementation of programs and accommodations
Work with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery
Able to easily adapt to individual’s needs and/or schedule
Select, modify, and use specialized equipment designed to help treat and/or accommodate conditions that hinder mobility
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
Maintain professional license/registration through steady pursuit and participation in appropriate continuing education and professional development opportunities to satisfy requirements for licensure/registration renewal.
Follow state and/or national board regulations
Oversee assistants and/or fieldwork students as warranted
Perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by the direct supervisor and/or executive director
Other Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate information to students, parents, colleagues and 3rd parties effectively, and to timely monitor and report on developments
Exercises sound judgment and exhibits strong decision-making and problem solving skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, clients and the public
Displays exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Results-oriented and self-starter who is able to effectively work within deadlines
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Act 34 State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance
Mandated Reporter Training
State License of Practice and/or Certification
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
