Physical Therapist- Early Intervention, 37.5 Hrs- Days

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families in natural settings.
2. Carries out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
3. Conducts evaluations and other assessments.
4. Develops and implements Individual Family Service Plans.
5. Assists in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
6. Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
7. Maintains client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.

Specialty Position Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates and treats children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary deficits which may block normal movement.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of typical infant/toddler development in perceptual/fine motor, gross motor, cognition, language and communication, self-care and personal/social areas.
3. Demonstrates the ability to support positive child and family development.
4. Develops functional intervention techniques appropriate for infants and toddler with atypical development.

II. Position Qualifications:
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1. Bachelor's degree or higher prepared graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Current Physical Therapist license by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions; license in good standing.
3. Satisfactory CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
4. Current valid US-Issued driver's license and the ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between in-person visits/sites.
5. DPH's CEIS Certification or eligible for certification.
6. NPI (National Provider Identifier number) or apply for NPI.
7. CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain certification within six (6) months on the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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