Physical Therapist - Northern New Jersey

Job description

Part Time

nEarly Intervention, East Hanover, NJ, US

nSalary Range: $87.00 To $90.00 Hourly

nJob Title: Physical Therapist

nDepartment: Early Intervention Program

nLocation: Northern New Jersey

nStatus: Hourly (Choose your own hours)

nABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

nPillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

nJob Summary:

nThe Early Intervention Physical Therapist provides specialized services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) who have developmental delays or disabilities. The therapist works collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to promote the child's physical development in natural settings, such as the home, childcare, or community environments. This role requires a compassionate and skilled professional committed to empowering families and fostering each child’s growth and independence.

nKey Responsibilities:

nnnConduct comprehensive developmental and functional assessments to identify the child’s physical therapy needs.

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nnDevelop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and family goals.

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nnParticipate in multidisciplinary team assessments and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development.

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nnProvide direct physical therapy services to address gross motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, and postural control.

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nnEducate and coach families on strategies and exercises to support their child’s physical development in daily routines.

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nnMonitor and document the child’s progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.

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nnCollaborate with other early intervention providers (e.g., occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators) to ensure integrated services.

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nnMaintain open, respectful, and supportive communication with families and caregivers.

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nnProvide guidance on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to optimize the child’s participation in daily activities.

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nnMaintain accurate and timely records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and IFSP updates, in compliance with state and federal regulations.

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nnEnsure services align with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C requirements.

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nnStay current with best practices in pediatric physical therapy and early intervention.

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nnParticipate in ongoing training, workshops, and team meetings.

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nnAbility to perform physical tasks such as lifting and positioning infants and toddlers.

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nnTravel to family homes and community settings as required.

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n nQualifications:

nnnEducation: Bachelor of Physical Therapy or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

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nnLicensure: Active New Jersey licensure as a Physical Therapist.

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nnExperience in pediatrics or early intervention is strongly preferred.

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nnKnowledge of IDEA Part C and family-centered practices.

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nnStrong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills.

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nnAbility to work independently and within a team.

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nnProficiency in documenting services using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

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n nLearn more about our Early Intervention Program here: Pillar Care | Early Intervention Program (

nCOMPENSATION

nSalary: $ 87.00-$90.00 Hourly

nPillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

nexperience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

ncomplexity and external market and internal market value when

ndetermining salary level.

nBENEFITS

nAccrued paid sick time

nNo need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200–$300 per year)

nTaxes are deducted directly from your paycheck — no need to file independently or hire a tax professional

nFlexible work schedule and location

nEligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked

nThis job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

nEvery Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

nCategory 2

nEmployees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Worksite address

east hanover, NJ, 07936, US

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