Physical Therapist EIP

Position: Physical Therapist

Program: Kaleidoscope Early Intervention Program

Work Hours: Part Time

Qualifications:

• NJ License as Physical Therapist
• Experience in providing physical therapy to persons with developmental disabilities

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, transfer, move, handle children.

Overall Description:

• To provide Physical Therapy as per Individualized Family Service Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and safeguard each family/child’s right to privacy, respect and confidentiality.
• Perform assessments and reports as requested.
• Assist in the formulation of goals and objectives as assigned.
• Develop appropriate home-based/parent training program/treatment.
• Prepare daily notes, quarterly progress reports, and summaries and all other required documentation.
• Provide instruction to family concerning appropriate techniques of physical therapy.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees as requested.
• Provide updates, assessments and reports as required.
• Attend meetings to provide updates, reports, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, directions and changes as it relates to the delivery of physical therapy services in Early Intervention Programs
• Participate in in-service programs as requested.
• Perform additional related duties as requested by the Program Director.

Pay Rate: $85.00/hour