Reference #: 5000959117906Physical Therapist-Early Intervention, L.E.A.4025 Chestnut ST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

　　Pay Range$72,000 to $87,000Schedule8am to 4pm Monday through FridayPRIMARY FUNCTION:  The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the Local Education Agency (LEA). The Physical Therapist- LEA is a versatile role which adapts to the unique needs of the child presenting for preschool early intervention services. This may include evaluation and assessment, direct community-based services, tele-intervention, conducting itinerant groups, IEP team participation, training, and/or observation. The PT works with the IEP team and family members to ensure that the child with a disability is included with their typically-developing peers to the maximum extent possible. In addition to administering and reviewing standardized assessments, the Physical Therapist observes the child, interviews parents, and consults with other professionals working with the child. Once a child has been determined to be eligible for preschool special education services, the Physical Therapist works with the team to develop strategies, specially-designed instruction (SDI), and goals that can be shared, discussed, and/or modified as needed. Additionally, this role develops progress monitoring targets/benchmarks, conducts community-based, on-site observations, and makes ongoing recommendations to ensure that the eligible child is able to participate to the maximum extent possible.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAttend Initial, Annual and Review IEP meetings for preschool-aged children in the city of Philadelphia as a special education provider in accordance with IDEA and Chapter 14In collaboration with the IEP team, develop goals, strategies, SDIs, and progress monitoring benchmarks for assigned child receiving services

　　Develop goals and strategies rooted in principles of inclusion to the maximum extent possible including, but not limited to, least restrictive environment (LRE), free appropriate public education (FAPE), maximum participation with typically developing peers, parent engagement, and the transfer of learning through push-in services and distributive practiceWork collaboratively with all members of the child's IEP team to revise, and update, goals and strategies as required according to child progress, regression, and/or mastery and conduct regular progress monitoring, observation and recording towards progress on identified goalsDevelop transition plans for children including, but not limited to, transition to Kindergarten; moving out of county or out of state; moving to a new school, program, or child care center; or transition out of early interventionProvide ongoing consultation with parents, caregivers, IEP team members, school faculty, childcare and head start teachers with regard to the IEP and assigned child's progress as it pertains to physical therapy and physical developmentReviews collateral reports, medical and behavioral records and assessments, and the child's developmental strengths and needs to assist in the development of an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP).Conduct bi-annual re-evaluations as required for children; administer preschool assessments including, but not limited to, the Short Sensory Profile (SSP), Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC), Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI), and Devereaux Early Childhood Assessment-Clinical (DECA-C), Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-II)Provide direct, community-based instruction, carry a caseload of children and provide interim services, as needed, provide itinerant group services for eligible childrenProvide professional development, and technical assistance to facilitate adult learning in early childhood settings to parents, teachers, and service providersProvide periodic Physical Therapist training and technical assistance to IEP team members, early childhood settings, staff, external providers, other natural environments which allow for the learning, progress, and inclusion of a child with a disabilityUtilize data systems (i.e. electronic recordkeeping systems) to track children due for initial, review, and annual IEPs as neededWork collaboratively with all early intervention team members to ensure that each child's goals are appropriate and aligned with PA Early Learning StandardsMaintain professional documentation including, but not limited to, progress notes, progress monitoring, IEP goals, parent letters, and assessmentsPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention, and first aid using agency-trained protocolsPerform other duties as assignedIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Regional ManagerDIRECT REPORTS: NoneCONTACTS: Elwyn staff, children and their family members, external provider agency staffEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Master's degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferredAmerican Board of Physical Therapy (APTA) certified and licensed in the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaOne (1) year experience administering preschool standardized assessment toolsKnowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements specific to IEP development and progress monitoring requirementsExperience providing physical therapy services to young children and with familiesDemonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a teamPrior experience participating in IEP meetingsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsMust be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocolsDemonstrate intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointCurrent, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record in the United StatesPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic