Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist

About the role

Join our Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) team as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, where every day is an opportunity to help infants and toddlers reach exciting developmental milestones through play, movement, and family partnerships.

• Work with families and caregivers to support infants and toddlers in building strength, mobility, confidence, fine motor skills, self-help abilities, feeding skills, and functional mobility through fun, developmentally appropriate and play-based activities.
• Provide coaching, education, and encouragement to parents and caregivers to empower them to support their child's growth through everyday routines.
• Share your expertise in motor development, sensory processing, assistive technology, and individualized interventions.
• Provide consultation to other team members.
• Conduct multidisciplinary developmental assessments and collaborate with families to create individualized plans that celebrate each child's unique strengths and goals.
• Serve as a dedicated service coordinator, ensuring each child's Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) is carried out through seamless collaboration and communication among families and providers.
• Be part of a supportive, transdisciplinary team that's passionate about helping children reach meaningful milestones during their most important years of development.

Requirements

Qualifications for Physical Therapist

• Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited college or university program (Bachelor's, Master's, or clinical Doctorate).
• Current State of New Hampshire license in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours.
• Professional experience working with young children and their families.
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

Qualifications for Occupational Therapist

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current NH licensure to practice occupational therapy.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours.
• Professional experience working with young children and their families.
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

Skills and Abilities (for both roles)

• Demonstrated commitment to The Moore Center’s values.
• Ability to comply with all state, agency, and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to master new software.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, develop, and maintain strong, respectful working relationships with very young children, families, FCESS staff, and state and regional colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood motor development (for PT) or motor, sensory, and adaptive/self-help development (for OT), both typical and atypical.
• Working knowledge of early childhood development across all areas, including cognitive, language, adaptive/self-help, social-emotional, gross, and fine motor development.
• Understanding of best practice relative to home visiting and FCESS services (Family Guided Routines Based Interventions, Adult Learning Strategies, and caregiver coaching models).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (in-person and telehealth).
• Working knowledge of NH FCESS.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrate creative, innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching (after 1 year).
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Pet Insurance.