Physical Therapist, EI

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current physical therapy license for state of operation.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience providing physical therapy to children at home or in a fully equipped PT facility.
• Must have personal vehicle to travel between client's homes and schools.
• Current license to practice physical therapy specific to New Jersey.

Physical Demands

• ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive to and from local and remote locations as needed.
• ability to verbally communicate and converse with employees.
• maintain a stationary position standing 80%, sitting 20%
• move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, 90% up to 100% depending on the job type.
• lift to an average of 35 lbs.
• work as described to include ability to hear and repeat information, take notes, read documents.
• carry necessary field equipment by hand or cart weighing up to 40 lbs. on occasion; and other physical duties as directed by your supervisor.
• agility with wrist and finger dexterity to access, key, and sort electronic information or to file documents.

ADA Expectations

The Arc of Union County will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for The Arc of Union County.

Physical Intervention Services

This position provides services to children ages 0-3 with developmental needs and their families in-home and/or community settings throughout Union County. This role requires a compassionate healer who is passionate about their children and families and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.