Partners In Child Development, a nonprofit dedicated to maximizing every child's potential, is hiring a full-time or part-time Physical Therapist for its Early Intervention Program in the Lawrence area. You will join a multi-disciplinary team providing essential in-home and childcare center services to children from birth to age three who have or are at risk for developmental delays or a diagnosed disability.
What You'll Do
- Participate in in-home services as well as at childcare centers and other provider locations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address gross and fine motor delays and sensory processing disorders.
- Create plans including exercises, stretches, and therapeutic activities designed to improve mobility, motor function, and social/emotional development while reducing the risk of future injuries.
- Contribute to the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), including strategies and family outcomes to address each child's individual needs.
- Provide services to clients through coordination and collaboration with team members and public, private, and community service providers.
What We're Looking For
- A current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license, with education commensurate with holding that licensure.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5.
- A current, valid driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
- Current CPR and First Aid training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer skills to complete required documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members, and other professionals.
- Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and compassion for children and families.
- A history of maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries and displaying integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the organization's mission.
- Ability to obtain or provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as required by the MA Department of Public Health for Early Intervention providers.
- A successful criminal background screening, including checks with the Commonwealth of MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services databases.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Team & Environment
You will be a member of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. Our culture values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation, with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee's professional development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Family friendly, flexible schedules.
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays.
- Medical: Numerous plan choices with a generous company contribution.
- Dental: Company-paid premiums for employee coverage.
- Vision: Annual exam and an allowance toward contacts and glasses.
- Productivity Incentive Program.
- Mileage reimbursement and company-provided cell phones.
- Registered Dietitian Services.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including child and elder care services, legal guidance, identity theft support, and financial planning.
- Pet insurance.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ongoing employee recognition programs and generous referral bonuses.
- Clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role providing services in the Lawrence area of Massachusetts.
Partners In Child Development is an equal opportunity employer.
