Physical Therapist - Conroe

Job Description Job Description Easter Seals of Greater Houston, a leading provider of service to people of all ages, with any type of disability is currently seeking a Physical Therapist to provide in-home services out of our Conroe Early Childhood Intervention territory. The Easter Seals ECI Infant Development program is parent-driven and focuses on enhancing the development of children ages birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities. It is our goal to give families the tools they need to make a significant impact on the development of their children. Benefits: We provide our full-time employees 5 weeks' paid time off per year in addition to company holidays. We offer a flexible work schedule as well, and most employees opt to work a 4/10 schedule. We extend to our employees the option to enroll in agency-sponsored benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with a match of 3% after service requirements are met. Location: Conroe and surrounding areas. Key responsibilities: Assess developmental skills of assigned clients from birth to the third birthday: Collect information from case history, parent report, observation of child, and other professionals. Interpret evaluation results, develop diagnostic impressions, and make recommendations. Implement specific, reasonable, and necessary intervention plans for children experiencing developmental delays, atypical behaviors, and/or certain medical diagnosis based on evaluation findings and the Individual Family Service Plan. State requirement: Plan must be written within 45 days of referral. Schedule and prioritize direct and indirect service activities within established timelines; document professional contacts in a timely manner. Provide direct services to children and their families at home, daycare, or other "natural environment". State requirement: Services must begin within 28 days of writing the IFSP. Complete all client paperwork, timesheets, expense reports, schedules, Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) and any other required paperwork; submit on time to Director/Assistant Director and/or appropriate personnel as designated in procedures. Agency expectation is that you will be proficient in our Providersoft and other agency software within 60 days. Insure maximum service delivery through management of a Director/Assistant Director-approved schedule (based on assigned caseload by intensity, frequency, and location of services). Current staff expectation is that a minimum of 65 hours of services will be delivered monthly. Communicate effectively with families, physicians, other agency representatives, co-workers, and the community at large. Serve as the Service Coordinator for assigned clients as outlined in the Service Coordination Module. Participate with other department staff members in the development and presentation of educational materials, in-services, and training courses. Identify and refer children/families for related services including, but not limited to, audiological, educational, medical, psychological, sociological, or other resources such as a toy lending library, respite, etc., as needed. Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units (preferably in topics relating to the Birth to Three population) English communication skills including listening, speaking, nonverbal communication and writing Physical Therapy License for Texas 3 years' experience, including one year with infant/toddler population Ability to frequently bend, squat, twist and reach Able to handle and transfer patients weighing up to 50 pounds Able to occasionally lift from floor up to 50 pounds, walk on rough ground, complete fine manipulation Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling, and grasping up to 50 pounds Maintain personal liability insurance Willing to drive extensively in and around Conroe and surrounding areas. Job Posted by ApplicantPro