PHYSICAL THERAPIST - EARLY LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Physical Therapist will partner with Early Learning programs (serving children birth- age 5) in St. Joseph County to coordinate the needs of early learning programs, provide training and education on delays, disabilities and challenging behaviors to teachers, families, and the community.

The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and treatment in various settings, assessing the gross motor area of development. This therapist will provide treatment plans and outcomes reflected in each client’s authorization in accordance with the payor requirements, using therapeutic modalities and procedures to maintain and increase skills. The Physical Therapist will also communicate with staff and families regarding results of the evaluation, treatment and progress, provides parent training, and makes suggestions for home programming.

At times, additional First Steps services and supports will be required to sustain progress for these children. A First Steps Physical Therapist is responsible for implementing therapeutic support in the home and/or the child’s natural environment. The therapist will plan, implement, evaluate, and document each therapeutic plan to ensure proper programming in conjunction with the child's parent/guardian during home visits.

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

Essential Functions

Evaluation:

· Assist in evaluating persons served with other therapists or individually.

· Communicate the results of the assessment/screening as directed.

· Determine each client’s adaptive equipment/orthopedic equipment and/or assistive technology needs. This includes specially adapted chairs, and wheelchair inserts for proper positioning orthotics, splints, braces, walkers, etc.

Therapy:

· Collaborates with the family and provides individual therapy when appropriate to maintain and improve gross motor development; muscle strength and ranges of motion, positioning, expanding mobility options, using equipment effectively, facilitating safety for the home and community and providing information on the client’s physical and healthcare needs

· Provide and/or obtains the necessary equipment for proper positioning and play if applicable.

Communication:

· Communicates effectively with other staff, agencies, and community programs, persons served and their parents/guardians.

Records and Reports:

· The therapist shall keep daily progress notes, make reports on client progress in accordance with authorization limits or reporting timelines required by payor (Insurance, Medicaid, first steps, etc.) and maintain records of evaluations, treatments sessions, home visits, etc.

· The therapist completes a discharge report and/or exit skills summary for all clients who have met their goals or are transitioning to the school system, or another provider

· Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, parent group meetings when requested.

· Participate with other team members in writing annual meetings to determine service plans if applicable.

· Attend appropriate workshops and conferences to increase professional effectiveness and to meet credentialing and licensing requirements

· Serve as a resource person for information on gross/fine motor positioning, mobility, and ambulation training to improve muscle strength and ranges of motion; and provide the necessary equipment for proper positioning and ambulation.

· Provide evaluations in various settings to determine program needs of clients.

· Participate with other team members in developing appropriate outcomes and goals

· Provide reports and written programs to families and other professionals following payor guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the health and safety of the people served.

· Expected to serve as an advocate to protect the rights of persons served.

· Expected to participate in training as required by their supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.

· Expected to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

· Plan instructional activities for clients and assist families in accessing community activities.

· Furnish all required monthly statistics on a timely basis.

· Respect the confidentiality of persons served and will respect their cultural diversity, in accordance with LOGAN policies.

· May be asked to serve on a LOGAN committee that addresses the internal operations of the agency.

· Other duties as deemed necessary for the betterment of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· A registered and licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Indiana

Experience

· Level 1 requirement: 0-2 years' experience in the field.

· Level 2 requirement: 2+ years' experience in the field.

· Prior experience working with the pediatric, IDD, DD, and/or ASD population is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Communicate respectfully and appropriately with staff, supervisors, and agency personnel.

· Work collaboratively and respectfully with other therapeutic disciplines

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with persons served and family members/guardians.

· Able to be creative in exploring new and innovative ideas.

· Ability to work independently and use sound judgment

· Currently registered/licensed with the Health Professions Bureau of Indiana.

· INDIANA ONLY: Have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to and from each visit, therapy session, or Individual Family Service Plan site.

· Have a reliable form of transportation.

· Indiana Only: Enrolled in the state of Indiana as First Steps provider.

· Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout a session