Physical Therapist-Contractor

FUNCTION:Completes developmental and physical therapy evaluations, develops individual program plans, and provides sessions and consultations with and for developmentally delayed infants and toddlers, their families, and other disciplines working with them. Reports to Physical Therapy Manager.RESPONSIBILITIES:Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing the development of infants and toddlers in the areas of Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Communication, Cognitive, Social, and Adaptive for Annual Evaluations and evaluations on the Individual Service Plan (IFSP).Interprets results of the evaluation and writes an evaluation report identifying the child's strengths and needs including therapeutic concerns and suggestions for treatment. Cooperates with other agencies evaluating the child.Develops an Individual Family Support Plan in family oriented terms, based on the evaluation report recommendations. Discusses evaluation information with the parents and cooperatively develops goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with families.Maintains accurate records (i.e. data collection, evaluation tool, log sheets, and log notes) of child's progress and turns in log sheets weekly to staff of Early Intervention.Develops and implements treatment plans to address the IFSP goals/outcomes. Provides information to parents regarding child development.Maintains equipment, toys, and community settings as appropriate and required.Schedules sessions for delivery of services in community settings as appropriate and required.Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with other disciplines and agencies working with the child and family.Attends in services, staff meetings, and other training as required.Demonstrates knowledge regarding other child development programs in Allegheny and Butler Counties.Assists when necessary in seminars, conferences, and public speaking engagements pertaining to early intervention. Develops and presents presentations to parent and professional groups on early intervention.Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.