PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FT

Description

$1000 Sign on bonus after 6 months of continual employment

Come join our therapy team! The UCP of Central Arizona Therapy Program is looking for a physical therapist who has broad clinical knowledge and a strong interest in evaluation and treatment of pediatric motor disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in robotic gait training and assistive technology. 

Are you passionate about children, enjoy with a team of expert clinicians and do you want to be a part of a mission driven company that does meaningful work in the community? Well look no further, UCP just may be the right place for you to call home!

Essential Functions:

• Provides assessments and direct therapy services in individual or small group sessions at the main site or satellite locations.  Participates with teachers and other therapists in extending therapy into programs other than UCP.
• Develops a therapeutic approach to exercises that can be carried out in the home and relates to daily living with consumers, families, and/or caregivers.  Assists consumers, families, and/or caregivers to follow through on programs developed.
• Works as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team on the implementation of individual goals and objectives for each consumer.
• Completes evaluations, contact notes, IFSP/ISP’s and all written documentation as needed.  In conjunction with the staff, consultants, and referral sources, develops prescriptive physical therapy programs for individuals.  Identifies needs for adaptive equipment and prosthetic devices.  Attends and contributes to staff meetings and case conferences.
• Assists in training in the use of adaptive equipment and/or prosthetic devices.
• Coordinates services and physical therapy programs and services with other community agencies and professional groups.
• Assists with providing staff in-services.
• Supervision of physical therapy students.
• Meets productivity benchmarks
• Other duties as necessary to promote physical development and ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of members and families.

Qualifications

Minimum:  Master's degree in Physical Therapy, with a pediatric internship.  Verifiable experience writing prescriptive programs.

Preferred:  Master's degree in Physical Therapy, with one or more years of experience working with children with developmental or multiple disabilities.  Verifiable experience developing and implementing IFSP/IEP's in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team. Bilingual (English/Spanish)          

Licenses/Certificates: 

• Must possess Registered Physical Therapist License. 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage per UCP policy.

Requirements: 

• Must meet agency licensure standards for fingerprinting, CPR and First aid.
• Advanced computer skills. Ability to use technology on hardware devices, mobile phones and software programs.
• Must have internet access.
• Must have reliable transportation with daily access to vehicle.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

Training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

The work environment includes an office environment, out in the community and travel by automobile. Exposure to changing weather conditions and moderate noise levels.