Physical Therapist, Early Intervention - Powerback Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL 60290
About the Job
Seeking Pediatric Physical Therapists to work with our youngest population in Early Intervention! *$3000 Sign-On Bonus*
Powerback Pediatrics offers comprehensive services for the entire childhood age range. From birth - 3 years old in our Early Intervention program, through age 17 in our school or community based programs. Our therapists understand the physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of young children and students and use their skills to teach, support, and encourage them to overcome challenges and reach new possibilities.
Early Intervention services are provided in a child’s typical learning environment such as home or preschool and available to eligible children under the age of three who may have developmental delays or disabilities.
Why Choose Powerback Pediatrics?
- Flexible scheduling
- Preferred hours - work a couple hours a week or make it a full time gig!
- Extensive and broad range of benefits for full time employees (starting at 30 hours/wk!)
- Clinical leadership
- Most importantly: we have a passion to drive change for all our young clients!
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provides therapy services to children and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.
- Conducts evaluations annually and produces six-month reviews of IFSP plan.
- Determines need for intervention/treatment and produces IFSP goals as requested.
- Develops treatment plans and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Establishes treatment schedule and provides frequency of services as determined by IFSP plan.
- Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
- Monitors child's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with IFSP plan.
- Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child in their own environment.
- Provides timely services according to frequency determined by each child's IFSP plan and maintains caseload in accordance with productivity standards.
- Produces discharge reports in advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload for any other reason.
- Communicates and documents necessary information to family and team members for the collaboration and coordination of the child’s IFSP plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Therapist, Early Intervention at Powerback Rehabilitation summary:
The Pediatric Physical Therapist in Early Intervention at Powerback Pediatrics provides specialized therapeutic services to children from birth to age three in their natural learning environments. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families and team members to promote developmental growth. Flexible scheduling options and a commitment to driving positive change for young clients are key benefits of this position.
Keywords:
pediatric physical therapy, early intervention, developmental delays, physical therapist, child therapy, IFSP plan, flexible scheduling, therapeutic services, family collaboration, child development