Physical Therapist

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Job Description

The Physical Therapist (PT) on the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) assesses a child’s physical development (e.g. gross motor and fine motor skills) and other developmental areas including, but not limited to, cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, sensory processing, and behavior. The PT works with other members of the MDT to ensure that the evaluation report (ER) documents all assessment findings including, but not limited to, a thorough description of child’s strengths and weaknesses in all areas of development for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing individualized goals, specially designed instruction, and recommendations for a developmentally-appropriate individualized education plan (IEP) and early intervention (EI) services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain signed permission to evaluate (PTE) form from parent/guardian prior to scheduled evaluation within mandated timelines Place reminder calls to parents/guardians prior to scheduled evaluation Review the “Problem Solving in EI” document with each family at the time of the evaluation to ensure they understand the process for disputes regarding the assessment findings Conduct Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE) and/or Record Reviews (RR) collaboratively with other MDT members and follow Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14 guidance to determine child’s eligibility for preschool special education services Use standardized assessments including, but not limited to, fine motor and gross motor assessments, and other related assessments addressing cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, communication and speech/language assessments, hearing screenings, sensory processing, and behavior to determine eligibility for EI services Works collaboratively with MDT members to write and edit thorough Evaluation Reports (ERs) within mandated timelines for developmentally appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development Adhere to mandated compliance timelines for conducting evaluations and writing and sending ERs to families Update child electronic record in internal information management systems and state-managed database systems to ensure compliance with internal timelines and state and federal mandates by entering data included, but not limited to, PTE received date, evaluation scheduled and completed date, eligibility, and diagnosis Update file notes in child’s electronic record in internal information management systems to ensure detailed documentation of parental contact, outreach, tasks completed related to the evaluation process, including but limited to, reminder calls to family about scheduled appointment, teacher-related calls and responses, and evaluation cancellations Notify the appropriate staff member for No-Shows and reschedules Notify the appropriate stakeholder agency (e.g., Childlink, Partnership, and Head Start Special Needs Coordinators) via email with eligibility determination For children found ineligible, create Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) and call family to review assessment results and reason for ineligibility; close out child’s record in information management systems as documented in ELS procedures Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferred American Board of Physical Therapy (APTA) certified and licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania One year experience administering preschool standardized assessment tools Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrated strong attention to detail Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher preferred Experience with electronic record systems; PELICAN and CCP/Sprout preferred Must possess a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record, which will be assessed through a review of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record, in accordance with Elwyn’s Vehicle Operation and Driver’s Code Policy 905. For individuals licensed for more than two (2) years, the driving record will be reviewed for acceptability based on the past three (3) years. Additionally, employees required to drive as part of their job may need to successfully complete and pass an Elwyn Road Test before being authorized to drive. Knowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements specific to IEP development and progress monitoring requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills 2026-5637

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