Physical Therapist

Works as a team member to assess family priorities and needs of infants, toddlers, & families; participates in the gathering of evaluation and assessment data; researches, plans and implements programs or delivers information based upon assessment, and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals/objectives; serves as a Primary Service Provider (PSP) to families of eligible children, to coach families and care givers using evidence based early intervention practices and serve as a Secondary Service Provider to family and assigned PSP. Works and provides services in multiple everyday routine based locations of the child and family (e.g. family home, park, grocery store, childcare etc.) Requires travel to locations of service, service delivery via technology, scheduling/managing case load, and working remotely. Leads and/or participates in playgroups, parent information sessions and events for enrolled children and their families per schedule for the Community Resources/ Early Childhood Division.

Participates in weekly team meetings to assign primary service provider, to provide team coaching opportunities or request consultation. Participates as a member of IFSP and Evaluation Team Report (ETR) (if applicable) teams; consults with related service professionals to facilitate appropriate service delivery and coaching.

Collects data, prepares and maintains required reports and records (e.g., enrollment and intake documentation, IFSP documentation, evaluation and assessment documentation, PT Plan of Care, Notice to Primary Care Physician, case notes home visit summaries, behavioral documentation, ETR documentation, Title XX reporting, unusual incident reporting, monthly statistics, time sheets, travel documentation etc.), with the ability and planning to work remotely in multiple alternate workplaces.

Attends staff meetings; participates in staff development and professional growth activities; serves on agency and community committees; supports public awareness and public relations efforts; attends annual crisis prevention/intervention, communicable disease, and child abuse training. Maintains required licenses or certificates.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:
A Physical Therapy License. Home visiting and independent caseload management experience preferred. Experience with standardized and non-standardized evaluation required. Ability or experience completing evaluations outside of classroom or medical setting helpful. Experience with children birth to three preferred. Candidate should have overall knowledge about child development in all domains. Must have current to advanced computer and technology skills and willingness to expand skills as needed.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
State of Ohio Physical Therapist License

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass a medical fitness for duty examination including chemical dependency test; must pass criminal background check; valid driver's license with less than six (6) points on BMV report; must complete all Public School Works employee training as per Employee Safety Training Guide (may be acquired after employment).