Early Childhood Physical Therapist

Access Group•Little Rock, AR

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services by evaluating, assessing, diagnosing, selecting interventions, and treating clients in need of physical therapy. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans, providing direct therapy services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will also supervise assistants, serve as a clinical educator, and manage their caseload to meet productivity requirements. Maintaining familiarity with health and safety guidelines and representing the program positively are also key aspects of the position. Continuous professional development is required to maintain licensure.

Requirements

A degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current Arkansas license as a Physical Therapist.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Ability to work with children and adolescents.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet software.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
Ability to write routine reports and professional correspondence.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.
Valid Driver’s License, current auto liability insurance and registration, a clean driving record, and physical ability to drive to local locations throughout Arkansas (for ACCESS drivers).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with the indicated client population is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Administers and scores physical therapy assessments and completes comprehensive evaluations at least annually.
Interprets evaluation results and completes a formal, written report of findings within 10 working days following completion of the evaluation.
Refers clients for additional evaluations and/or services, as appropriate.
Develops individualized physical therapy treatment plans which include measurable goals and objectives.
Reviews and updates each client’s treatment plan at least annually.
Provides physical therapy services to identified clients, as indicated and/or prescribed.
Identifies materials and equipment needed to provide appropriate treatment.
Provides therapy in the classroom and other functional settings as appropriate in order to assist each client with generalization of skills into his/her daily environment and routine.
Works closely and meets regularly with each client’s interdisciplinary team to collaborate, discuss, and solve problems and issues related to the client’s plan of care and progress toward identified goals and objectives.
Uses deTaso to document weekly therapy schedules, daily progress notes, and billing which are submitted within designated timeframes.
Completes other documentation related to physical therapy using either deTaso or paper documentation, as appropriate.
Provides written communication or documents verbal conversations with parents/guardians related to client progress at least every two weeks.
Completes written discharge summaries when the client is discharged from physical therapy.
Attends and actively participates in job-related functions such as department and team meetings, parent conferences, peer reviews, workshops, and mandatory trainings.
Supervises physical therapy assistants, as indicated.
Serves as a clinical educator for graduate students of physical therapy programs, as indicated.
Manages assigned caseload to ensure clients’ needs and weekly productivity requirements are met.
Maintains familiarity with health and safety guidelines, including standard precautions and daily operating procedures.
Represents the program in a positive way to parents, visitors, and the public.
Completes relevant and approved continuing professional education each year as required to maintain professional licensure and other required standards.
May perform other related or non-related duties as assigned.