Therapist / Physical Therapy / California / Early Intervention Physical Therapist (PT) Job
Company: The Stepping Stones Group
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Star Of California is looking for Physical Therapists in
Antelope Valley and the surrounding areas! Under the general
supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager/Directors (RCM/Ds),
the full time Physical Therapist will provide PT services to
clients/consumers in a home/community setting, conducting
developmental evaluations, providing intervention in the form of
therapy and counseling and training to client's caregiver(s).
REQUIREMENTS Doctorate in Physical Therapy Current and unrestricted
Physical Therapist license in California Five or more years'
experience in the field of Physical Therapy Two or more years'
experience working with children (ages 0-7) Excellent written and
verbal communication A high level of professionalism and
organizational skills Experience writing session notes, progress
reports, and assessment reports Present a professional demeanor
(i.e., appropriate clothing, hygiene) Demonstrate excellent time
management and organizational skills, can multi-task and prioritize
demands. Serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in
low and high SES areas Comfortable working in homes (studio apt.,
housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources. Use
professional language (avoid slang) when conversing in a
work-related conversation Reliable transportation and current
vehicle liability insurance Ability to travel to BLC's regional
centers, client homes, and schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, San
Fernando Valley, and/or Antelope Valley Demonstrate good affect and
outgoing personality Enjoy working with individuals of all ages,
races, religious backgrounds, and personalities Proficient in using
Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) CLINICAL
DUTIES THERAPY AND CONSULTATION Provide services in a
home/community/teletherapy/clinic setting Conduct formal and
informal Developmental Evaluations Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams including Speech-Language Pathologists,
Occupational Therapists, Child Developmental Specialists, and
Behavior Analysts Apply interventions to maximize children's safety
and performance in daily life Assess clients using a variety of
tools, assess client's home and other environments and advise on
alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend
adaptive equipment and train in its use Conduct standardized
assessments using age-appropriate diagnostic tests Provide
intervention in the form of direct therapy (group or individual),
consultation, monitoring, and/or written programs Provide both
direct therapy and consultation services, while effectively
communicating learners progress and needs with guardians and team
members Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational
policies and procedures related to privacy Follow standards of
practice for the profession regarding the safe application of
assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques, and techniques for
direct handling of clients Provide education and training on an
on-going basis (monthly and as needed) to caregivers Complete
professional documentation according to BLC procedures Coordinate
with on-line data collection program to ensure assessment and
report templates are uploaded into the system Collect data and
document progress Attend annual conferences to expand skills and
knowledge in the field of Physical Therapy with emphasis on Early
Intervention Attend IFSP meetings with the funding source and
family members as needed Supervise PTAs, as needed, through
observation, co-treatments, modeling, discussions, teaching, and
direct instruction Ensure the safe and effective delivery of
physical therapy services and professional competence of PTAs
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Submit revised assessment, progress and
addendum reports in a timely manner to office/insurance
administrator Ensure the training and mentoring of PTAs Write
weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessment, progress, and addendum
reports as required by the clinical teams or as needed by the
funding source, and at times, caregivers Write assessment and
progress and addendum reports within a proper timeline as mandated
by the funding source. Coordinate submission of the assessment and
progress reports with the regional office administrator Coordinate
PTA schedules and client schedules with a regional staffing manager
QUALITY CONTROL Review and revise reports and assessments as needed
Audit source documentation and ensure all appointments have
supporting documentation Sign all PTA documentation under your
supervision on a weekly basis Submit semi-annual program
evaluations CLIENT RELATIONS Schedule, coordinate and/or conduct
individual or group meetings with parents related to specific
topics or areas of interest. About The Stepping Stones Group The
Stepping Stones Group and Star of CA have joined together for a
common mission! This combination creates a premier, national
provider of behavioral and psychological services to individuals
with autism and related disorders in a nurturing environment where
the entire family is supported. Together, we can stand even
stronger behind our mission of Transforming Lives Together to bring
children and families first-class pediatric services
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