In-Person Physical Therapist (Part-Time)

Pediatric Physical TherapistLadder Health is a virtual-first early intervention service for children (0-6) and their families in North Carolina. Ladder uses a novel and proprietary technology platform to screen children for developmental delays, recommend evaluation appointments with relevant providers, and facilitate virtual visits with licensed therapists on an ongoing basis. Families and caregivers can monitor their child's progress, message with their providers, and utilize an expansive library of caregiver-mediated interventions to help address therapy goals in between appointments. Ladder Health is actively seeking providers who can supplement and support our virtual-first clinical model with in-home services. Please note: Ladder Health is a multi-disciplinary offering for young children but is not a state affiliated program.About YouSelf-motivated pediatric Physical Therapist, ideally with telehealth experience, having worked in Early Intervention, school-based programs, or private practiceExperience working with children (0-6) and their caregiversUp-to-date on evidence based practices and enthusiastic about use of technology to facilitate and augment carePassionate about caregiver guided intervention, strengths-based framing and play as therapy, and the impact early intervention support can have on childrenFlexible schedule during business hours to allow for convenient appointment times for busy familiesActively licensed to practice Physical Therapy in North CarolinaValid driver's license and reliable transportationCurrent CPR CertificationBilingual professional capabilities (English & Spanish) preferredResponsibilitiesProvide home-based services to children and families across our catchment area (Asheville/Sylva)Evaluate children in their natural environment and use clinical decision making to determine need for ongoing support. Thorough review of medical history, developmental concerns, and goals for seeking support.Document clinically sound, personalized care plans and recommend therapy frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)Facilitate in-home therapy appointments with child and their caregiver(s), as indicated. Communicate clearly with caregivers and educate them on activities and exercises so they can work with their child at homeMaintain up-to-date patient records including appointment summaries, progress monitoring, and other documentationProvide patient education on the value of virtual care and build family confidence and comfort with Ladder Health platformUtilize the platform to recommend exercises/activities that caregivers can apply in between appointments to work toward therapy goalsWork to improve the platform including review of developmental screener and associated escalation logic, expansion of exercises library, and other enhancementsResponsive to the messaging portal to answer questions from users on a predetermined cadenceCollaborate with other clinicians to ensure smooth transition from in-person to virtual care, as indicated.BenefitsChance to work at an innovative, early-stage digital health company, with room for growth and opportunities for advancementFlexible hours with the ability to work part-timeOpportunity to mold a new care delivery model and help the access gap for children who need developmental services but are unable to receive them todayHourly salary commensurate with experienceReimbursement for documentation time and administrative tasks, as indicatedMileage reimbursement