POSITION:     Licensed Physical Therapist (Full-time)     Step by Step Child Development/Early Intervention Program       WAGE:     Highly Competitive

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS:

• Designs, implements and evaluates the physical therapy component of the infants and toddler service plans.

• Furnishes physical therapy services to children who qualify for Early Intervention services.

• Participates as needed in meetings to coordinate the care of an individual child.

• Provides for the preparation of service plans with progress notes and observations incorporated in the child records.

• Submits services and evaluations per child service plans.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Public Welfare.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, program staff and other agency personnel.

• Ability to transport oneself as program needs dictate.

• Ability to assist and/or lift children weighing up to 50 pounds, as may be required.

 QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022, ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 0835.

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