Physical Therapist
LifePath Systems · Forney, TX
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- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Forney, TX
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Physical Therapist
LifePath Systems · Forney, TX
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Job highlights
- Provide early intervention physical therapy services.
- Work with infants, toddlers, and their families.
- Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
- Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Service delivery in homes and community settings.
About the role
Physical Therapist - Early Intervention Services
LifePath Systems is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to perform complex early intervention services. This role focuses on fostering and monitoring child progress in acquiring and mastering functional skills to address limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays in infants and toddlers and their families, under the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate as a member of interdisciplinary teams.
- Conduct evaluations, assessments, and eligibility determinations.
- Develop treatment plans and provide therapeutic intervention.
- Offer consultation services in family homes and community settings.
- Review and maintain records, and perform other ECI-related duties.
- Accurately perform motor and developmental evaluations and assessments using formal testing and Informed Clinical Opinion.
- Participate in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Provide Physical Therapy services as outlined in the IFSP.
- Deliver direct services to families in accordance with ECI productivity standards.
- Meet program timeframes and functions as a contributing team member.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy.
- Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, with current PT status and license.
- Must complete required continuing professional education and ethics hours.
- Must complete required ECI State Trainings and LPS required trainings after employment.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and childhood disabilities (birth to three).
- Understanding of team and family dynamics.
- Ability to contribute discipline-specific skills and clinical judgment within an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently with initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong time management/organization skills and basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to conduct discussions and formulate recommendations for developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
- Ability to comprehend and adhere to current methodologies in early intervention Physical Therapy services.
Key skills/competency:
- Physical Therapy
- Early Intervention
- Child Development
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Family Services
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Pediatric Therapy
- Documentation
Skills & topics
- Physical Therapist
- Early Intervention
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Child Development
- Therapeutic Services
- Home Health
- Texas PT License
- ECI
- Infant Therapy
- Toddler Therapy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your physical therapy experience with infants and toddlers, early intervention, and team collaboration.
- Emphasize qualifications: Clearly state your Texas PT license and relevant degree level.
- Showcase relevant skills: Detail your knowledge of child development, assessment abilities, and communication skills.
- Address transportation: Confirm you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to family-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Technical preparation
Master child development principles (birth-3).,Practice formal assessment and clinical opinion.,Develop IFSPs and therapy plans.,Familiarize with ECI methodologies.
Behavioral questions
How do you approach family-centered care?,Describe your interdisciplinary team collaboration.,How do you manage caseload and documentation?,How do you handle complex developmental delays?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities of a Physical Therapist at LifePath Systems?
- As a Physical Therapist at LifePath Systems, you'll provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers, focusing on developmental skills. Key duties include evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and therapeutic interventions, often delivered in family homes and community settings, as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- What qualifications are essential for the Physical Therapist role at LifePath Systems?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, a current license from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and reliable transportation with a valid driver's license. You'll also need to complete specific ECI and agency trainings post-hire.
- Does this Physical Therapist position require travel?
- Yes, the role involves providing services in family homes and community settings. Therefore, reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are mandatory requirements for this position.
- What is the approach to team collaboration for a Physical Therapist at LifePath Systems?
- Physical Therapists at LifePath Systems are integral members of interdisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), contributing your discipline-specific expertise.
- What knowledge is expected for the Physical Therapist role concerning child development?
- The role requires comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development, as well as childhood disabilities, specifically for children from birth to three years old. This understanding informs assessments and treatment planning.