Physical Therapist (Part-Time)

• Provide formal and informal evaluations assessing functional capabilities of infants and toddlers on assigned caseload.
• Develop and implement specific goals with measurable outcomes in the Individual Family Service Plan in conjunction with the IFSP team.
• Maintain all Early Intervention documentation including EI state forms and written documentation of all evaluations, goals, physical therapy treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with doctors and families, in accordance with agency formats in a professional manner and in compliance with established time frame.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure goals of the infant, toddler, and family are met as stated in the Individual Family Service Plan.
• Provide consultation and home programs for the families/caregivers to facilitate goals as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan.
• Makes referrals to and maintains contact with other agencies, organizations or providers. Coordinates services with a variety of providers and family members.
• Maintains complete and accurate case management records. Develops case plans and performs general office duties, as needed.
• Attends various staff training or other meetings, as required.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or other related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in Physical Therapy, Child Services, and/or Human Services.

• Current Wisconsin Physical Therapist certificate.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Wisconsin.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Considerable knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuromuscular functions and dysfunctions, and kinesiology.
• Working knowledge of modern theory, principles and methods of physical therapy, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.
• Working knowledge of the proper use and operation of modern physical therapy equipment and appliances.
• Working knowledge of pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment.
• Working knowledge of growth and development of normal and handicapped children.
• Working knowledge of psychology and abnormal psychology.
• Some knowledge of principles of training and supervision.
• Ability to understand and interpret physicians’ orders and to adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances.
• Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff and the public.
• Ability to keep clinical case records.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Ability to comply with common public health safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to cope with working with handicapped children and their families and to move children utilizing appropriate transfer techniques.
• Knowledge concerning the operation and use of computer equipment, office applications and general office equipment.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of department/program/unit policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of inferential and descriptive statistics and research trends and developments in the field.
• Skilled in communicating effectively on interpersonal and group levels.
• Skilled in developing case plans.
• Implementing and documenting case management activities involved in documenting the progress, services delivered, and other data required.
• Coordinating and making arrangements for services and resources to meet the needs of children and their families.
• Developing, motivating, and fostering collaborative relationships both inside and outside of the organization. Interactions are frequently with other staff, community members, providers, supervisors, and representatives of other agencies or organizations.
• Preparing numerical, narrative, and case management records/reports.
• Oral and written communications.
• Reading, understanding and applying research, technical journals and papers dealing with developments in the field.
• Applying department procedures and policies pertaining to confidentiality.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with other department staff, supervisors, administrators, clients and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships.
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures including those pertaining to confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job assignments.
• Ability to manage time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and the general public in written and verbal form. 
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.

• Physically able to perform duties of position in addition to the ability to get to a child's level, ability to bend and/or stoop.
• Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.

• Physical effort will typically require regular, but not continuous, exertion of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or infrequent exertion of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous speaking, hearing and using hands dexterously; work frequently requires sitting; and work occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal.

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, moderate traffic).
• Provide service in homes and child care centers.

Salary : $36 - $47