Early Intervention Physical Therapist-PRN

Grafton•Winchester, VA

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides developmental motor services in natural settings for children ages birth to three . Services may include, but not limited to, initial and on-going assessment of skills, review functional needs for assistive technology, develop functional and development outcomes based on parent’s priorities, provide on-going coaching and training to caregivers in natural settings. Reports to Program Manager (Local System Manager) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides developmental motor services in natural settings. Provides services in accordance to the intensity, frequency and duration written on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP ). Completes documentation of services, in GIHN’s electronic client record, in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations. Completes documentation of initial and on-going assessment in GIHN’s electronic client record in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulation. Provides all services using the Primary Provider Evidence Based Best Practice. Initiates all services within 30 days of signature of the IFSP, unless there is clear and well documented evidence why that could not occur . Keep all family appointments unless notified otherwise by the family Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment. Maintains a regular schedule of visits, to the best of their ability given family needs. Participates in monthly staff meetings Provides all services in natural settings which include family homes, mot els, daycare centers, parks etc. May provide clinical supervision to non-certified speech-language pathologists. Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques. Operates and programs a variety of augmentative communication devices Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy .
Requires licensure issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions .
Strong background in early childhood development .
Requires Early Intervention Professional Certificate issued by the Part C office.
V alid driver ’ s license .

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1 year of clinical experience providing motor therapy; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Provides developmental motor services in natural settings.
Provides services in accordance to the intensity, frequency and duration written on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP ).
Completes documentation of services, in GIHN’s electronic client record, in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations.
Completes documentation of initial and on-going assessment in GIHN’s electronic client record in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulation.
Provides all services using the Primary Provider Evidence Based Best Practice.
Initiates all services within 30 days of signature of the IFSP, unless there is clear and well documented evidence why that could not occur .
Keep all family appointments unless notified otherwise by the family
Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
Maintains a regular schedule of visits, to the best of their ability given family needs.
Participates in monthly staff meetings
Provides all services in natural settings which include family homes, mot els, daycare centers, parks etc.
May provide clinical supervision to non-certified speech-language pathologists.
Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
Operates and programs a variety of augmentative communication devices
Performs other duties as assigned.