Pediatric Physical Therapist

About This Role

The Pediatric Physical Therapist evaluates and treats preschool children with disabilities, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004.

Responsibilities

• Explain the therapist's role within Child Find to parents
• Elicit additional information from parents and ensure they receive answers to questions
• Provide accurate explanations of assessment results specific to physical therapy
• Establish rapport with children and conduct observations in their natural environment
• Gather and review documentation specific to a child’s developmental history
• Conduct interviews with parents and administer non-discriminatory assessment materials
• Determine child's functional level and summarize evaluation results and diagnostic impressions
• Complete written evaluations in a timely manner according to Chapter 101
• Contribute goals and short-term objectives to the IFSP/IEP team
• Write and maintain required reports for therapy to meet MaineCare and other regulatory requirements
• Report evaluation findings to the IFSP/IEP team and assist with goal development
• Provide physical therapy services as specified by the IFSP/IEP
• Communicate with CDS Case Managers and other providers
• Request prescriptions and authorizations for referrals as required by CDS
• Ensure proper billing to third parties in accordance with CDS practice

Requirements

• State of Maine Physical Therapist License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Ability to motivate young children

Qualifications

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population

Benefits

Certifications