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Job description
The Childhood League Center, a licensed state of the art early childhood education program, has an exciting opportunity for a part-time 16 hours per week, year-round early intervention physical therapist.
General Summary: Assist in promoting a child's mobility, quality of life, independence, and overall development within the home and the community by working with the family to address their priorities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide evidenced-based Early Intervention physical therapy services through the coaching approach.
Provide information and education to families, caregivers, and team members in order to support a child's development during daily activities and routines, as well as within natural environments. Collaborate with a child's family or caregivers to increase competence and confidence, in order to support a child's gross motor and overall development.
Attend Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings and updates, participate in development of IFSP outcomes, and address IFSP outcomes with families during ongoing home visits.
Complete documentation and required paperwork, write reports, collect data, and maintain records.
Complete ongoing assessments, including annual re-assessments, in order to determine continued eligibility for Early Intervention services.
Assist families with a child's transition from Early Intervention services to the school district or another community program once the child turns 3 years old.
Collaborate with team members to draw from their knowledge and skills, as well as plan for joint home visits, in order to help strategize with families, as needed.
Link families to community agencies and resources, as needed.
Driving to and from visits at family homes and within the community, within Franklin County, with flexibility for occasional home visits, both before and after regular business hours.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Skills: Communication skills:
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with families and professionals through written and verbal means
Ability to collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team model
Computer usage:
General computer skills, including Microsoft Word, email, and the internet
Other:
Knowledge of infant and young child development, as well as early intervention
Education: Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licenses: Current Physical Therapist license through State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Experience: Minimum years of experience: 2-5 years in pediatric, early intervention program, or special needs preschool settings
Valid Ohio Driver's License issued by the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles
The Childhood League Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please send resume and cover letter to (email protected) or fax to .
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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