PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program at Metrocare services provides developmental therapies and service coordination to eligible babies from birth up to the age of 3 who have significant developmental delays or disabilities. Services are provided in the natural environment and are delivered through Coaching with primary caregivers versus one-to-one treatment with the baby and therapist. The ECI Physical Therapist provides assessment, education, and coaching through treatment, and participates in plan development to support to ECI children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Develops, implements, and provides individual physical and developmental therapy to infants and toddlers in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.

• Provides families with consultation and therapy services in the home.

• Evaluates for and develops assistive technology/adaptive equipment to assist in daily living skills and to promote independence.

• Organizes, tracks, and conducts assessments and service delivery plans.

• Is knowledgeable about community resources and service delivery systems including the ECI program in the State of Texas.

• Provides consultation and training for other Interdisciplinary team members to facilitate therapy programs.

• Coordinates interdisciplinary services for families.

• Completes accurate and timely documentation including progress notes, and other required documentation with assigned timelines.

• Works in accordance with ECI philosophy regarding natural environment and teamwork with other ECI practices

• Complies with ECI of Metrocare and ECI State policies and procedures.

• Supervises and trains PT Assistants, students, and interns, as needed.

• Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities (i.e. volunteering, outreach, committees, etc.)

• Attend mandatory, planned ECI Team Meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

• Self-motivating, professional acumen, supervision skills, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, good communication skills for public speaking and presentation skills.

• Must be able to speak in front of unfamiliar people and groups of people.

• Passionate in advocating for and educating for children.

• Ability to read and write in Spanish is highly preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or other applicable area.

• 2 or more years experience working with infants and/or families

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

• Ability to work with reports and numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.

• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.

• Licensed Physical Therapist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Physical Therapists

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds). The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 7 hours a day.

TRAVEL:

• In-state travel. This is a field-based position and requires daily travel in Dallas County.

• None-to-Negligible travel outside of the county.

NOTICE ON POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL TO/FROM VARIOUS WORKSITES
Positions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his/her workday/workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract, or other status with Metrocare.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment describe here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level may vary between low and mild.

• The work environment should not be unusually hot or cold.

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• This position starts at $92,000- Exempt
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – up to 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

No Recruitment Agencies Please

Qualifications

Salary : $1,500