Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Per diem, part-time, or full-time (with benefits) Monday through Friday between hours of 8:30am and 3:30 pm

Arc Broward is looking for a Physical Therapist for our 3-5 year old students who have developmental disabilities and other health impairments.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

The physical Therapist is responsible for provision of quality physical therapy services including:

• assessment, therapeutic treatment planning and service delivery using best practice treatment modalities for children to facilitate age-appropriate independence in gross motor coordination, balance, strengthening activities, and motor planning activities
• developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring the progress of each child through analysis of data and making necessary modifications
• evaluating physical and social environmental conditions for optimal function, learning, independence, health, and stability
• demonstrating and modeling effective and therapeutic intervention strategies
• providing coaching and consultation to staff for continuity and generalization across settings
• collaborating with all members of the team
• assessing, recommending, and ensuring that children are provided with proper adaptive equipment

Attributes Desired:

• You demonstrate an intense enthusiasm to assist people with disabilities, and support the agency’s mission and culture by helping others, and showing an interest towards our great cause. You inspire others, have fun, and celebrate successes.
• You demonstrate kindness, dignity, empathy, courtesy, and helpfulness in all interactions with individuals served and their families, coworkers, external customers, funders, and all stakeholders.
• You are honest and conduct yourself in the highest ethical manner. You are loyal and accountable. You promote and practice justice, fairness, and equity. You affirm human and civil rights, and responsibilities of all individuals who are supported by the organization.
• You act in a diligent manner. You attain goals and satisfy needs of the individuals served and the organization. You exceed customer expectations.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit. You have innovative ideas that enhance the lives of individuals served and advance the wellbeing of our organization. You are a change agent that promotes growth and improvement.

• Problem solver. You are passionate about identifying and meeting challenges and have excellent critical thinking skills, dive into the details, and know what questions to ask and when.
• Judgment . Thoughtful in approach. You demonstrate excellent judgment, and you are a model of the tact and discretion required of a trusted advisor and consultative business partner.
• Poise and perspective . Colleagues and parents respect you for your expertise You effortlessly communicate the message appropriate to your audience. You work confidently with people at all levels.
• Service-driven . You are committed to providing the highest level of customer service while remaining aligned with the mission of the organization. You are known for how you provide compassionate and individualized treatment to each child.
• Excellent communicator . You are approachable, flexible, and responsive. You confidently engage with staff at all levels. You are known for your poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Collaborative . You work together with all members of each child’s team to provide holistic services and supports

What makes Arc Broward great?

• Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
• Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovate
• Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
• Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!

What are the requirements?

• Physical therapy degree from accredited university and state PT license.

When can you start? We are looking for new team member to start as soon as possible.

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.