Physical Therapist

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life? Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.. >>>>> 2025 Winner of Mercury News Best in Silicon Valley >>>> ASPIRE to Excellence CARF Accredited >>>> 2024 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit >>>> Four-star Charity Navigator >>>> 2024 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency <<<<< *Compensation: $56.00-$59.50/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications Summary The Physical Therapist provides 1:1 gross motor assessment and intervention to infants and toddlers in a home and/or clinic-based setting.  They also provide parent education and training relative to developmental disabilities, promote and document progress, document clinical outcomes, and act as an advocate. Essential Functions The following responsibilities represent the essential functions of the position. An employee in this classification is responsible for carrying out the following functions: Function independently and autonomously in providing home and/or clinic based physical therapy services to infants, toddlers, and families. Use a family-centered approach while integrating parent coaching into every session. Coordinate schedule for planning and conducting visits. Maintain appropriate treatment records and documentation as required. Maintain productivity of 75% based on caseload. Conduct assessment and evaluation addressing gross motor skills and physical development. Perform comprehensive physical assessment of infants and toddlers including muscle tone, range of motion, reflex development, and movement patterns. May provide clinical oversight to physical therapy students working toward licensure. Establish appropriate communication goals and objectives and provide updated communication-related developmental information at scheduled IFSPs. Develop and maintain rapport with all family members assigned to caseload Work collaboratively and act as a consultant to other agency professionals including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and developmental specialists as well as with Regional Center staff, physicians, and outside agencies regarding developmental/health-related issues and resources for families served. Participate in monthly scheduled staff meetings, provide input, and present in-service trainings as needed. Act as a mandated abuse reporter. Independently recognize families in crisis and provide appropriate consultation and referral regarding issues related to child abuse, domestic violence, parental stress/conflicts, and substance abuse. May perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficiency of the program. Qualifications Required Doctorate in Physical Therapy, unless grandfathered in with a master's degree and licensed to practice in California. 1+ years of related experience working with children or people with disabilities, and/or bilingualism preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills The Physical Therapist must have knowledge/skills in the following areas: Family SupportCommunicating effectivelyPromoting collaborative decision making and problem solvingSupporting access to community resources, both generic and specializedSupporting the development of family self-advocacy and empowerment Child Development Must have a strong base of knowledge in both typical developmental patterns ofinfants and toddlers and atypical development due to disabilities or risk factors Evaluation and Assessment Use evaluation/assessment practices appropriate to infants and toddlers withspecial needs Interpret and report evaluation and assessment results accurately and appropriately Basic computer skills Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations and to demonstrate independent judgment Solid organizational and documentation skills – ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with colleagues, clients, and families Understanding and ability to work within team and family dynamics Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritizing tasks Environmental Conditions Considerable travel in the community, primarily performs work in the client's home; sometimes at the office. Lifting, moving, stretching, walking, and crawling during training activities with the child and family. Exposure to outdoor conditions, dust, and pollen. Some computer work and periods of intense concentration. Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us?? Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the people we serve. Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.

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