Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Physical Therapist

at Sunflower Diversified Services in Great Bend, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Sunflower Diversified Services                                         

Department:

Early Education Center

Position Title:

Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Physical Therapist (PT)

Reports to:

·         Manager of Infant Toddler Services or Director of Early Education Center

Supervises:

·         NA

Qualifications:

·         Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification in Physical Therapy

·         Clean background check

License/

Certification:

·         Maintain 1st Aid, CPR, HIPPA, BBP, Abuse/Neglect/Ethics, and OSHA certifications

·         Valid Kansas Driver’s License with a good driving record

·         Kansas licensure or certification in Physical Therapy

·         Family Service Coordinator certificate (obtained after hire)

Education:

·         Minimum of Master’s degree or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Position Summary:

·         The PT will serve on a transdisciplinary team for families enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program.

·         The PT will provide comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants and Toddlers in Kansas

·         This team member will also provide coaching and training within one’s scope of practice to other team members as well as families.

Experience:

·         Experience in special education and/or special needs program environment for infants and toddlers

Skills:

·         Must be able to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions

·         Ability to multitask

·         Good with details

·         Good verbal and written communication skills

·         Work independently with little or no supervision

Working

Conditions:

·         90% indoor

·         10% outdoor

·         Environmental conditions vary by work site and employees are required to work at community locations

·         Employee assumes responsibility in developing work schedule with approval from supervisor that typically reflect hours Monday-Friday but schedules and hours vary based on need

·         Employees are expected to remain flexible and cooperative.

Physical Requirements:

·         Regularly required to stand, kneel, stoop, squat, talk, walk, sit, and hear

·         Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, manipulate tools, and grasp objects

·         Ability to listen and remember information

·         Ability to speak clearly

·         May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds

·         May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

·         May be exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security

Job Responsibilities:

·         Personal conduct must contribute to positive working relationships with co-workers, families and administration

·         Demonstrate self-reliance and good judgment

·         Be professional at all times – dress as well as behavior

·         Comply with all agency and departmental policies and procedures

·         Screen and/or evaluate the developmental skills of children referred to the infant toddler program. 

·         Provide direct services and consultation services (through joint visits) to families in the program following the Mission and Key Principles outlined by Kansas Infant Toddler Services. 

·         Follow all safety requirements of Sunflower Diversified Services while providing all services in the child’s home or other natural setting.

·         Collaborate with other team members in gathering and sharing evaluation information and in planning for the service needs of families enrolled in the program. 

·         Develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each child in the program. 

·         Assist families with family related needs such as making appointments, educational opportunities, finding appropriate housing, assisting with employment opportunities, and occasionally accompanying families to medical services.

·         Assist in recruiting families to the program through collaboration with community partners.

·         Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of current research based practices in the field of early intervention and physical therapy

·         Identify when additional training is warranted and develop/provide individual and group training to improve the quality of services being delivered by other early interventionists

·         Participate in team meetings with the Sunflower EEC Infant Toddler Services team

·         Assist in conducting bi-annual community screenings in each of the counties we serve

·         Maintain timely documentation.

·         Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPPA.

·         Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services

·         Serve on committees as needed for EEC and SDS

·         Ensure EEC is necessarily covered in lieu of absences of other building staff

·         Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Infant Toddler Services, Director of Early Education Center or designee.

·         Attends meetings and training as directed by supervisor

·         Other duties as assigned by supervisor