What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist- Contractor position at Any Baby Can?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Main Office Sheridan - Austin, TX
Position Type: Contractor
Education Level: Masters
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Who We Are?
Any Baby Can is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in Austin. We’re a nonprofit organization focused on empowering families to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.
Position Summary:
To provide evaluation, consultation, and direct service, in the areas of gross motor to infants, toddlers and their families. This position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive services to clients in their natural environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide physical therapy for client to promote the acquisition of gross motor skills.
- Incorporate family’s involvement to integrate gross motor skills in all aspects of the clients’ routines.
- Provide clients and their families with adaptive equipment and refer clients to other medical services such as orthopedists, neurologists and/or other specialists as necessary.
- Recommend educational material and activities to assist parents in implementing appropriate gross motor therapy techniques.
- Maintain up-to-date with current research and statistics in the field of gross motor therapy.
- Deliver at least 85% of planned direct services.
- Deliver initial service within 28 days from IFSP date.
- Provides ongoing monitoring of the IFSP, at least once every six months, to provide professional opinion as to the effectiveness of services.
- Complete written reports and all necessary paperwork daily and submit paperwork within 48 hours of completion.
- Meet agency and program deadlines.
- Other assignments may be added as needed or required.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas required.
- Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Language skill in English and Spanish, preferred.
- Experience working with children and families and persons of different cultures.
- Knowledge of the physical and psychological development of children.
Special Considerations:
- Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel within the assigned region of Hays and Travis County area.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work more than 8 hours per day.
- Flexible, able to work well under pressure and handle crisis situations.
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary to fulfill daily duties assigned.
- Ability to communicate effectively/clearly.
