Physical Therapist

 Position Summary: 

 Serve as Physical Therapist in Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) providing  expertise in the areas of motor development, assistive technology, parent training, developmental assessment, service  coordination and family support to infants and toddlers who are enrolled in The Moore Center’s FCESS Program.   Serve as service coordinator/case manager ensuring the coordination of all aspects of FCESS programming as outlined  in the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP), and facilitate effective communication among all IFSP team members.   

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Work with children, families and other members of the FCESS team to provide comprehensive early intervention  services through a transdisciplinary model for children enrolled in The Moore Center’s FCESS Program  

• Serve as FCESS eligibility evaluator: complete written evaluation reports describing child’s individual strengths,  skill levels and areas for growth in all areas of development  

• Provide physical therapy recommendations and child development expertise during the development of IFSPs  

• Schedule and provide individualized services and service coordination for assigned children as detailed on the child’s  IFSP  

• Provide coaching and “carry over” activity suggestions that help parents and caregivers support the child’s progress  and overall development between home visits/therapy sessions  

• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion as identified by BFCS guidance to FCESS programs  

• Maintain utilization /productivity rate of at least 50%  

• Support and guide families through the process of transitioning from FCESS to public preschool special education  services or other community-based preschool activities as appropriate  

• Serve as Physical Therapist consultant to other members of the FCESS team  

• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, co-visits with other therapists and peer supervision activities, both formal and  informal  

• Complete required annual trainings as identified by NH Bureau for Family Center Services (BFCS)/FCESS and  Agency policies  

• Attend team meetings, case conferences and other meetings as assigned  

• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned  

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience  

• Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited college or university program (Bachelors, Masters or clinical Doctorate  

• Current State of New Hampshire license in Physical Therapy  

• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours  

• Professional experience working with young children and their families  

• Up to date COVID-19 vaccination 

Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated commitment to The Moore Center’s values  

• Ability to comply with all state, agency and department policies and procedures  

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to master new  software  

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, develop and maintain strong, respectful working relationships with very  young children, families, FCESS staff, and state and regional colleagues  Revised:  3/2022 AN  Physical Therapist     

• Strong knowledge of early childhood motor development, both typical and atypical  

• Working knowledge of early childhood development across all areas of development, including cognitive, language,  adaptive/self-help, social-emotional, gross and fine motor development  

• Understanding of best practice relative to home visiting and FCESS services  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a trans-disciplinary team  

• Ability to work in hybrid environment (In-person and Telehealth)  

• Working knowledge of NH FCESS  

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment 

• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks,  responsibilities and deadlines  

• Demonstrate creative, innovative thinking and problem solving  

• Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value  systems  

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills  

Note: 

Moore Center Services considers the ability to speak, read and write English essential functions of all positions in the best interest of the clients  that we serve. Job requirements, essential responsibilities and the physical requirements listed are considered essential to ensure the safety and well being of the clients we serve. We will consider alternate methods of accomplishing tasks to accommodate any physical limitation(s) you might have.  In an emergency, all staff may be required to perform activities that are above and beyond what is indicated on this job description to ensure the  safety of the individuals we serve.   All staff must adhere to the NH state law requiring mandated reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Additionally, staff are required to  maintain criminal, motor vehicle and Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services record checks that meet agency standards. Staff are also required to travel  and transport clients when applicable. This includes having access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license and maintaining personal auto  insurance of $100,000/300,000.