Physical Therapist, Early Intervention
About The Position
To provide physical therapy services to infants and toddlers including screenings, evaluations, assessments and treatment services in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards. Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from a Board approved school of Physical Therapy.
- Meet requirements for licensing by the RI Department of Health.
- Minimum of one year experience working with infants and toddlers in natural environments.
- Current RI driver’s license.
- Current auto insurance.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Completion of Introduction to Early Intervention course.
- Physically able to perform duties including lifting up to 20lbs.
- Required to provide own transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/ASL skills
- Multilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services to infants and toddlers including screenings, evaluations, assessments and treatment services.
- Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Participate in semi-annual and employee performance review process, including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
Benefits
- Continuing Education Requirements: As needed to maintain Physical Therapist licensure and meet personnel qualifications in the Rhode Island Early Intervention Certification Standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
