Job Description

Job Location: Thurbers Ave - Providence, RI 02905
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $38.00 - $47.25
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: DayESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To provide physical therapy services to infants and toddlers including screenings, evaluations, assessments and treatment services in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Understands, follows, and complies with Federal, State, and agency regulations pertaining to the Rhode Island Early Intervention system as well as policy and procedures regarding health, safety, and well-being.
- Establishes and maintains an effective working partnership and consistent open communication with each family, EI team member, as well as medical and community partners.
- To perform screenings, evaluations, assessments, and make relevant intervention and service recommendations, including being an active participant as a member of the Early Intervention multidisciplinary team.
- Actively includes the family and other team members to develop IFSP outcomes that are family-owned, functional, measurable, within daily routines, and integrated across developmental domains.
- Provides evidence-based interventions by coaching caregivers with strategies for implementation into daily routines, every day activities, and natural environments.
- Uses interpersonal skills effectively and contributes professional knowledge within the EI team.
- Exhibits professional work habits and shows commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Participation in regular reflective supervision that will include an annual employee performance review process that outlines and periodically reviews professional progress and an individualized professional development plan.
- Participates in community outreach initiatives, quality improvement activities, and other initiatives as required or requested by the EI management staff.
- To complete all Family Service and Early Intervention paperwork including forms and written documentation of all evaluations, IFSP outcomes, progress reports, communication with families, outside referral sources, physicians, etc, in accordance with established licensure requirements and The RI EI Certification Standards.
- When identified in child’s IFSP, assess, aid in measurement and/or fabrication, and provide written justification for adaptive equipment used to facilitate and enhance client mobility, positioning, and independent functioning.
- To participate in transition meetings, team coordination meetings, and any other meeting for a family as needed.
- Maintains productivity of at least 50 percent of hours worked per week. Hours worked per week do not include PTO/Holidays/Trainings.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by EI management staff.
- Provide confidential environment in home for telehealth services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from a Board approved school of Physical Therapy and meet requirements for licensing by the RI Department of Health.
- Minimum of one year experience working with infants and toddlers in natural environments.
- Current RI driver’s license.
- Current auto insurance.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- As needed to maintain Physical Therapist licensure and meet personnel qualifications in the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.
- Completion of Introduction to Early Intervention course.
- Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process, including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
- Maintain CPR/First Aid
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physically able to perform duties including lifting up to 20lbs.
- Required to provide own transportation.