Physical Therapist

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. The primary functions of this position are to provide physical therapy evaluations and treatment, to conduct developmental evaluations of birth to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program, and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology. This position will be based in Catawba County. All evaluations and services are provided as a member of a multidisciplinary team at the Morganton/Hickory Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). The Morganton/Hickory CDSA is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves children ages birth to 3 years, who have or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. The CDSA is the single portal of entry for birth to 3 referrals to the Infant Toddler Program (ITP) and has primary responsibility for providing multi- and inter-disciplinary developmental evaluation, determination of eligibility for the program, service coordination for eligible children, and consultation and technical assistance to service providers and other professionals providing recommended intervention services for eligible children and families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
North Carolina Physical Therapy License
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of agency goals, early intervention practices, and available referral resources.
Considerable knowledge of physical therapy theory, techniques, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of physical and motor disorders common in the population served (birth–3).
Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests to determine the range, nature, and degree of motor skills. (Bayley-4 & DAYC)
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports, and treatment records, to meet federal and state documentation and timeline requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to gain the confidence of families, caregivers, and team members and work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes.
Knowledge of infant/toddler development and family‑centered early intervention practices.
Experience working in natural environments (home/community).

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatment.
Conduct developmental evaluations of birth to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program.
Assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology.
Participate effectively in interdisciplinary evaluations.