Physical Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

28d•$34 - $62

About The Position

Joining UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness and substance use and recovery. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for Physical Therapists- Early Intervention who are interested in working (12-24 hrs/wk). Flexible hours available - days, early evenings and/or Saturdays on a fee-for-service basis in the North Worcester County area. The Early Intervention (EI) team provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. The EI team provides services in the home/community setting with the goal of enhancing the child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional and adaptive skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher required
MA PT license required
CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.
NPI or apply for NPI (National Provider Identifier Number).
Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between work sites.
Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years experience working with young children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families.
Carry out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
Assist in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
Maintain client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
Attend staff and/or region meetings as required.
Attend in-service education and professional meetings as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Adhere to all of CHL's protocols, policies, and procedures.
Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and/or by Telehealth.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team.
Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, written and communication skills.
Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.