Preschool Physical Therapist - Biddeford

About the role

CDS Preschools are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for positions in Southern Maine. The position is a 40-hour per week, calendar year position based in Biddeford. Local travel is required.

Responsibilities

• PARENT COMMUNICATION
• Explains the therapist’s role within Child Find to parents.
• Elaborates on and obtains additional information from parents during intake.
• Ensures parents receive accurate information about their child’s assessment results in a timely manner.
• EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
• Establishes rapport with children.
• Conducts observations in the child’s natural environment or Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Gathers and reviews documentation related to the child’s developmental history.
• Conducts interviews with parents to obtain information relevant to the child’s developmental history.
• Selects and administers assessment and other evaluation materials as ordered by the IFSP/IEP team.
• Determines the child’s level of functioning and summarizes evaluation results and diagnostic impressions in an evaluation report for the IFSP/IEP team.
• RECORDKEEPING AND REPORT WRITING
• Completes a written evaluation that complies with Chapter 101 in a timely manner.
• Contributes goals to the IFSP/IEP team and develops short-term objectives where appropriate.
• Writes and maintains required reports for therapy to meet MaineCare and other regulatory requirements.
• IFSP/IEP PARTICIPATION
• Reports evaluation findings to the IFSP/IEP team.
• Aids the IFSP/IEP team in goal development based on assessment results.
• EARLY INTERVENTION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES
• Provides physical therapy services as specified by the IFSP/IEP.
• Communicates with CDS Case Managers and other providers throughout the course of a child’s IFSP/IEP.
• BILLING DOCUMENTATION (INSURANCE AND MAINECARE)
• Requests prescriptions and authorizations for referrals as required by CDS.
• Safeguards proper billing to third parties in accordance with CDS practice.
• Provides invoices and/or service logs to CDS in accordance with CINC requirements.
• OTHER
• Performs any other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Site Director.

Requirements

• State of Maine Physical Therapist License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting, and reference check.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in various settings and models.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments.
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services.
• Ability to motivate young children.

Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in various settings and models.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments.
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services.
• Ability to motivate young children.

Benefits

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage.
• Maine State Employee Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Maine State Employee Life and Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend.
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays.