Early Intervention Physical Therapist (PT)

Community Therapy Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately for Early Intervention Physical Therapists in Palmdale, CA and the surrounding areas! Under the general supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager / Directors (RCM / Ds), the full-time Physical Therapist will provide PT services to clients / consumers in a home or community setting, conduct developmental evaluations, provide interventions in the form of therapy and counseling and training to client's caregiver(s).

Pay : $48.00 - $65.00 per hour REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in California
• Five or more years' experience in the field of Physical Therapy
• Two or more years' experience working with children (ages 0-7)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A high level of professionalism and organizational skills
• Experience writing session notes, progress reports, and assessment reports
• Present a professional demeanor (i.e., appropriate clothing, hygiene)
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills, can multi-task and prioritize demands.
• Serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high SES areas
• Comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
• Use professional language (avoid slang) when conversing in a work-related conversation Reliable transportation and current vehicle liability insurance
• Ability to travel to BLC's regional centers, client homes, and schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and / or Antelope Valley
• Demonstrate good affect and outgoing personality
• Enjoy working with individuals of all ages, races, religious backgrounds, and personalities
• Proficient in using Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

CLINICAL DUTIES THERAPY AND CONSULTATION

• Provide services in a home / community / teletherapy / clinic setting
• Conduct formal and informal Developmental Evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Child Developmental Specialists, and Behavior Analysts
• Apply interventions to maximize children's safety and performance in daily life
• Assess clients using a variety of tools, assess client's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Conduct standardized assessments using age-appropriate diagnostic tests
• Provide intervention in the form of direct therapy (group or individual), consultation, monitoring, and / or written programs
• Provide both direct therapy and consultation services, while effectively communicating learners progress and needs with guardians and team members
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy
• Follow standards of practice for the profession regarding the safe application of assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques, and techniques for direct handling of clients
• Provide education and training on an on-going basis (monthly and as needed) to caregivers
• Complete professional documentation according to BLC procedures
• Coordinate with on-line data collection program to ensure assessment and report templates are uploaded into the system
• Collect data and document progress
• Attend annual conferences to expand skills and knowledge in the field of Physical Therapy with emphasis on Early Intervention
• Attend IFSP meetings with the funding source and family members as needed
• Supervise PTAs, as needed, through observation, co-treatments, modeling, discussions, teaching, and direct instruction
• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of physical therapy services and professional competence of PTAs

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Submit revised assessment, progress and addendum reports in a timely manner to office / insurance administrator
• Ensure the training and mentoring of PTAs
• Write weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessment, progress, and addendum reports as required by the clinical teams or as needed by the funding source, and at times, caregivers
• Write assessment and progress and addendum reports within a proper timeline as mandated by the funding source.
• Coordinate submission of the assessment and progress reports with the regional office administrator
• Coordinate PTA schedules and client schedules with a regional staffing manager

QUALITY CONTROL

• Review and revise reports and assessments as needed
• Audit source documentation and ensure all appointments have supporting documentation
• Sign all PTA documentation under your supervision on a weekly basis
• Submit semi-annual program evaluations

CLIENT RELATIONS

Schedule, coordinate and / or conduct individual or group meetings with parents related to specific topics or areas of interest.

About Community Therapy Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group The Stepping Stones Group grew from a simple belief : That every child is born with a special set of gifts.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with 14 mission-driven organizations that share in our vision. Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities.

Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.