Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)

Physical Therapist

Therapy Associates takes pride in the relationships we have with our providers! Our admin staff is available to support its Early Intervention practitioners by working with service coordinators and families to ensure that all cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We have active tech support and an interactive website to streamline all your service logging and billing responsibilities.

We have:

• Supportive full time case managers
• Competitive rates
• Cases in the specific areas where you want to work
• Flexible scheduling
• Web based forms and logging

Job Summary:

• The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including treatment, planning, implementation, education, re-assessment, and communication to maximize the client's progress toward achieving the goals set forth in the IFSP. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides services to clients according to treatment plan, evaluates, and maintains records of clients' progress.
• Reports progress to parents. Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's physical therapy program. Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Meets with team to review and discuss evaluation of clients' skills as demonstrated in sessions.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist License in the State of NJ.
• Written and verbal communication skills.