Pediatric Physical Therapist

2 months ago

University Place, United States Children's Therapy Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs.  We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early support services, early childhood special education, infant mental health, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to one of the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy programs in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Job Description

Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Team, serving our Tacoma, WA service area. Our preferred candidate is experienced, with a strong understanding of early childhood development, expertise in sensory processing and play-based therapy, with Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) certification a plus. Our Physical Therapist should have a deep passion for empowering children with special needs and supporting their families to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities

  • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to conduct family-centered, strengths-based screenings, evaluations, and ongoing assessments to inform eligibility determination and contribute to full evaluation report.
  • Understand and educate parents and caregivers on the wide range of children’s development across individual, cultural, and community differences.
  • Provide caregivers with culturally relevant support in the home, natural environment and/or telehealth, utilizing a coaching model that promotes health, well-being, and development of the whole child.
  • Coach parents and caregivers to support culturally relevant routines that promote health, well-being, and development of the child.
  • As part of the ESIT team, collaborate with caregivers to develop and/or implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that supports healthy racial, cultural, gender, socio-economic and disability identity for children and caregivers.
  • Develop strong relationships with caregivers and work collaboratively with community members and multi-disciplinary ESIT team to meet family's needs.
  • Participate as an active member of the ESIT team during team meetings, staffing, in-services, peer coaching/consultation. 
  • Demonstrates ability to embrace, integrate and adapt to cultural, racial, linguistic, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity into the daily curriculum by partnering with families and caregivers to incorporate and value aspects of language and traditions into the daily routine.
  • Values and promotes relationships between caregivers and children by fostering warm/healthy attachments and interactions.
  • As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, responsible for ensuring compliance with Children’s Therapy Center’s, IDEA Part B & C’s processes, policies, and timelines.

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university
  • Must have or obtain a PT license in the State of Washington
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification, required
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
  • Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
  • Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
  • Ability to anticipate potential challenges, and adjust to changes as needed.
  • Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
  • Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
  • Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.  
  • Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learning and grow in proactive and respectful ways
  • Order orthotics, assistive devices, and/or adaptive equipment as necessary
  • Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to reliable personal transportation


Additional Information

Schedule: 

This position operates onsite, in-person, and is available a full time 40 hour per week. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $37.98-$57.50 per hour dependent on related experience and education.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits.  Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available.  Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories.  We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset.  We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. 

Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

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