Physical Therapist
Location: Great Falls, MT
Category: Early Intervention Services
Wage: n/a
Sign-On Bonus: n/a
Description:
Benchmark Human Services, a national leader committed to providing quality services to individuals with disabilities, is hiring! We are actively seeking applicants for a variety of therapeutic positions including Physical Therapists to serve north central Montana. Ideal candidates will be licensed in their chosen profession and will be eager to provide home – based early intervention therapy services to infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities as part of the Montana Milestones and FES Program.
This could be a part-time or full-time position to address functional needs of the child in various developmental domains, particularly related to physical development, sensory, motor and postural development. Work involves developmental screening/ assessment, physical therapy, and consultation with family members and other professionals working with the family.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develops joint plan with family and recommends strategies utilizing evidence based practices and following the Natural Learning Environment Practices
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Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns
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Assessment of children’s developmental needs for individualized planning
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Provides families with information, skills and support related to enhancing their child’s development
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Includes direct activities with the child designed to enhance the child’s development in one or more domains, including: cognition, adaptive functions, social/emotional skills, physical development and communication
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Adaption of the environment to meet child/family needs in play, physical and gross motor development
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Promotes activities in the “natural setting” to enhance implementation of the IFSP
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Completes necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
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Attends mandatory in-service training sessions and monthly team meetings
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Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve
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Comply with all Federal and State regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Driver’s License
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Valid Physical Therapist License
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Registered with American Physical Therapy Association
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Knowledgeable of infant and toddler development
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Prefer some experience working with birth to 3 population
BENEFITS:
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Health Insurance
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401k
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PTO
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Profit Sharing
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Sick Time
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Flexible Schedules
Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If interested apply on-line at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers.