Physical Therapist (PT)

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in California
• Five or more years' experience in the field of Physical Therapy
• Two or more years' experience working with children (ages 0-7)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
•  A high level of professionalism and organizational skills
•  Experience writing session notes, progress reports, and assessment reports
•  Present a professional demeanor (i.e., appropriate clothing, hygiene)
•  Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills, can multi-task and prioritize demands.
• Serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high SES areas
• Comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
• Use professional language (avoid slang) when conversing in a work-related conversation Reliable transportation and current vehicle liability insurance
• Ability to travel to BLC's regional centers, client homes, and schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and/or Antelope Valley
• Demonstrate good affect and outgoing personality
• Enjoy working with individuals of all ages, races, religious backgrounds, and personalities
• Proficient in using Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

•  Provide services in a home/community/teletherapy/clinic setting
•  Conduct formal and informal Developmental Evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Child Developmental Specialists, and Behavior Analysts
• Apply interventions to maximize children's safety and performance in daily life
•  Assess clients using a variety of tools, assess client's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
•  Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Conduct standardized assessments using age-appropriate diagnostic tests
•  Provide intervention in the form of direct therapy (group or individual), consultation, monitoring, and/or written programs
• Provide both direct therapy and consultation services, while effectively communicating learners progress and needs with guardians and team members
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy
•  Follow standards of practice for the profession regarding the safe application of assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques, and techniques for direct handling of clients
•  Provide education and training on an on-going basis (monthly and as needed) to caregivers
• Complete professional documentation according to BLC procedures
• Coordinate with on-line data collection program to ensure assessment and report templates are uploaded into the system
• Collect data and document progress
• Attend annual conferences to expand skills and knowledge in the field of Physical Therapy with emphasis on Early Intervention
• Attend IFSP meetings with the funding source and family members as needed
• Supervise PTAs, as needed, through observation, co-treatments, modeling, discussions, teaching, and direct instruction
• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of physical therapy services and professional competence of PTAs

• Submit revised assessment, progress and addendum reports in a timely manner to office/insurance administrator
• Ensure the training and mentoring of PTAs
• Write weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessment, progress, and addendum reports as required by the clinical teams or as needed by the funding source, and at times, caregivers
• Write assessment and progress and addendum reports within a proper timeline as mandated by the funding source.
• Coordinate submission of the assessment and progress reports with the regional office administrator
• Coordinate PTA schedules and client schedules with a regional staffing manager

• Review and revise reports and assessments as needed
• Audit source documentation and ensure all appointments have supporting documentation
• Sign all PTA documentation under your supervision on a weekly basis
• Submit semi-annual program evaluations

•  Schedule, coordinate and/or conduct individual or group meetings with parents related to specific topics or areas of interest.

Salary : $48 - $65