Physical Therapist-SS

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Complete initial eligibility evaluations, added assessments, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), 6 month progress reviews, annual evaluations, exit evaluations
• Write Evaluation Summary Reports and contributing information on IFSP’s and participate in all required meetings pertaining to position purpose
• Provide direct services utilizing the Family Training Model to promote appropriate child development
• Involve parents/families in techniques and activities to facilitate appropriate child development, as per Family Training Model
• Facilitate workshops, when appropriate
• Complete all required reports, session notes, and all other documentation applicable to duty
• Participate in staff meetings and/or professional development
• Fulfill job-related responsibilities in a manner reflecting professional and ethical standards of conduct that apply to their specific profession or discipline
• Perform other duties at Program Director’s request

Minimum educational requirements:

• graduate degree

Minimum experience required:

• one year
• other State Licensure

Other knowledge, skills, and certifications required:

Licensed Physical Therapist, State of New Jersey

The number of employees supervised by this position:

None

The usual internal and external contacts:

• Internal SBS Director and Evaluation Coordinator
• External Families, Regional Early Intervention Collaborative (REIC), Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (SNJPC), local Early Intervention Agencies and practitioners

The percent of time spent on physical activity while performing the job functions:

a) sitting 33.4 %

b) standing 33.3 %

c) other (ie - bending) 33.3 %

Total 100%

The percent of time spent on physical effort while performing the job functions:

a) lifting 33.4 %

b) carrying 33.3 %

c) pushing/ pulling 33.3 %

Total 100%

The percent of time spent on sensory effort while performing the job functions:

a) visual 33.4 %

b) hearing 33.3 %

c) speaking 33.3 %

Total 100%

The percent of travel involved with the position:

Almost if not 100%

Machines or equipment used:

(*) typewriter (*) telephone

(*) computer (*) photocopier

(*) fax ( ) other list

The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are:

Conditions vary depending on location. Therapists are expected to use caution when entering family homes.

Any safety conditions or hazards associated with this position:

Normal driving hazards.

Additional comments:

License Frequency: Biennial