Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist

About the role

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we offer therapy that builds brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. Our team focuses on kids and families, creating a fun, energizing environment that helps everyone thrive.

Responsibilities

• Treat children from birth to age 3 for cognitive and social interaction skills to achieve highest level of functioning and to prevent regression.
• Work closely with patients' caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) through a Coaching Model.
• Accurately document treatment sessions and progress or evaluation reports in detail.
• Maintain professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and uphold federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education (with an early childhood focus).
• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders (including a bachelor’s degree in speech and language) may be considered for a more specific communication-focused role (DT-C).
• Individuals with related degrees may be considered if they have completed at least 15 hours of academic coursework related to child development.
• Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience providing Part C early intervention services, and would be considered as an early childhood specialist (DT-EC).
• Ability to travel to homes, daycares, and other community settings within the service area.
• Ability to adapt to needs of patients and caregivers within their natural environments.
• Ability to be flexible with patients and re-schedule as needed.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• First-year developmental therapists with no previous Part C early intervention experience must enroll at the associate level (DT-A) and receive one year of supervision to ensure professional competency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or special education (with an early childhood focus).
• Related degrees may be considered if they have completed at least 15 hours of academic coursework related to child development.
• One year of experience providing Part C early intervention services preferred.
• Ability to travel to homes, daycares, and other community settings within the service area.
• Ability to adapt to needs of patients and caregivers within their natural environments.
• Ability to be flexible with patients and re-schedule as needed.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Must enroll at the associate level (DT-A) and receive one year of supervision after first year of experience.

Skills

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Communication

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal and family needs.

Company Information

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.