Physical Therapist (PT)
The Physical Therapist works within a transdisciplinary team approach in assessment and development of Individual Family Service Plans for children and their families. Provides written reports, consultation, training, and counseling in the area of motor development and/or pathology to staff, families, and community partners. Assists in the assessment of need and development of augmentative, assistive technology equipment and alternative mobility strategies. Travels within catchment area for delivery of services.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides individual physical therapy in a variety of natural settings.
- Delivers at least 85 % of planned services to infants and toddlers and their families on a monthly basis.
- Writes progress notes of service that contain all essential elements.
- Participates with the transdisciplinary team in (IFSP) meetings.
- Helps train other staff, families, and other community partners such as Early Head Start teachers, to implement the strategies developed in the IFSP.
- Evaluates for and develops assistive technology/adaptive equipment in daily living skills and promoting independence.
- Is knowledgeable about community resources and services.
- Assists with transition activities when necessary.
- Follow all Community Action Corporation of South Texas Policy and Procedures, and ECI Policy and Procedures.
- Provides supervision of physical therapist assistants.
- Provides monitoring of medical necessity for services including Specialized Skills Training.
- Attends supervision and staff meeting as scheduled training opportunities.
- Provides proper planning as per the IFSP.
- Other duties as assigned.