Early Intervention Physical Therapist

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Overview

Provides home-based services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) with developmental delays, focusing on gross motor skills, mobility, and functional independence. Requirements include a valid NJ Physical Therapy license, a background in normal child development, and a minimum of one year experience working with young children with delays and disabilities. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Physical Therapy and adheres to same.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations and develop/implement individualized family service plans (IFSPs).
• Provide therapy in the family’s natural environments; educate and coach families; collaborate with a transdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, progress, and IFSP updates, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program, current NJ State License in Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification within the first 3 months of hire.
• If working in EIP, valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy.

Certifications

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The organization is among the state’s most respected healthcare providers and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.”

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness programs
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tution reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD and Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Per Diem and part-time eligibility as specified by policy

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey law. The salary is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skills. The range does not include incentives or other forms of compensation.