The part-time (29 hours/week) Physical Therapist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide individual and group services to children enrolled in the DDI Vantage Early Intervention Program.
Responsibilities:
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Conducts developmental evaluations using appropriate assessment tools to assist in determining program eligibility and helps complete Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
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Administers, interprets, and evaluates tests given to infants and toddlers enrolled in DDI Vantage and uses criterion- and norm-referenced instruments to evaluate ongoing program and progress.
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Assists parents and caregivers with the identification of motor outcomes for IFSPs.
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Provides direct individual and group intervention and treatment to enhance the child’s motor development and facilitates parents and caregivers in implementing a home program to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Facilitates physical activities, recommends assistive devices and durable medical equipment when appropriate, and educates parents, caregivers, and staff on their use.
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Provides written reports on a child’s progress to third parties when requested.
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Assists parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when appropriate.
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Identifies social service needs for families when appropriate and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.
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Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.
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Provides motor consultation, education, and other advisory services to parents, caregivers and staff to assist in home- and center-based intervention.
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Possesses understanding and knowledge of a child’s overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.
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Assists in child-find activities.
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Attends all mandatory CSPD training for early intervention credentialing under Part C rules.
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Participates in staff in-service training, serves on committees, attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved, and may provide in-service training to staff.
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Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.
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Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of the job.
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Safeguards the confidentiality of all clients, at all times.
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Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.
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Fulfills other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
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Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave; 18-Paid Holidays; Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems.
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A qualifying degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university.
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Experience working with children and families; knowledge of child development and family dynamics; and knowledge of community resources.
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Utah State Physical Therapist license.
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A state and federal background screen, TB test, and motor vehicle records check will be conducted on all new hires.
