Star Of California is looking for Physical Therapists in San Fernando Valley  and the surrounding areas!  Under the general supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager/Directors (RCM/Ds), the full time Physical Therapist will provide PT services to clients/consumers in a home/community setting, conducting developmental evaluations, providing intervention in the form of therapy and counseling and training to client's caregiver(s).

 

 

· Doctorate in Physical Therapy

· Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in California

· Five or more years' experience in the field of Physical Therapy

· Two or more years' experience working with children (ages 0-7)

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· A high level of professionalism and organizational skills

· Experience writing session notes, progress reports, and assessment reports

· Present a professional demeanor (i.e., appropriate clothing, hygiene)

· Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills, can multi-task and prioritize demands.

· Serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high SES areas

· Comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.

· Use professional language (avoid slang) when conversing in a work-related conversation

· Reliable transportation and current vehicle liability insurance

· Ability to travel to BLC's regional centers, client homes, and schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and/or Antelope Valley

· Demonstrate good affect and outgoing personality

· Enjoy working with individuals of all ages, races, religious backgrounds, and personalities

· Proficient in using Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

 

 

· Provide services in a home/community/teletherapy/clinic setting

· Conduct formal and informal Developmental Evaluations

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Child Developmental Specialists, and Behavior Analysts

· Apply interventions to maximize children's safety and performance in daily life

· Assess clients using a variety of tools, assess client's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

· Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

· Conduct standardized assessments using age-appropriate diagnostic tests

· Provide intervention in the form of direct therapy (group or individual), consultation, monitoring, and/or written programs

· Provide both direct therapy and consultation services, while effectively communicating learners progress and needs with guardians and team members

· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy

· Follow standards of practice for the profession regarding the safe application of assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques, and techniques for direct handling of clients

· Provide education and training on an on-going basis (monthly and as needed) to caregivers

· Complete professional documentation according to BLC procedures

· Coordinate with on-line data collection program to ensure assessment and report templates are uploaded into the system

· Collect data and document progress

· Attend annual conferences to expand skills and knowledge in the field of Physical Therapy with emphasis on Early Intervention

· Attend IFSP meetings with the funding source and family members as needed

· Supervise PTAs, as needed, through observation, co-treatments, modeling, discussions, teaching, and direct instruction

· Ensure the safe and effective delivery of physical therapy services and professional competence of PTAs

 

 

· Submit revised assessment, progress and addendum reports in a timely manner to office/insurance administrator

· Ensure the training and mentoring of PTAs

· Write weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessment, progress, and addendum reports as required by the clinical teams or as needed by the funding source, and at times, caregivers

· Write assessment and progress and addendum reports within a proper timeline as mandated by the funding source.

· Coordinate submission of the assessment and progress reports with the regional office administrator

· Coordinate PTA schedules and client schedules with a regional staffing manager

 

 

· Review and revise reports and assessments as needed

· Audit source documentation and ensure all appointments have supporting documentation

· Sign all PTA documentation under your supervision on a weekly basis

· Submit semi-annual program evaluations

 

 

· Schedule, coordinate and/or conduct individual or group meetings with parents related to specific topics or areas of interest.

 

 

 

The Stepping Stones Group and Star of CA have joined together for a common mission! This combination creates a premier, national provider of behavioral and psychological services to individuals with autism and related disorders in a nurturing environment where the entire family is supported. Together, we can stand even stronger behind our mission of Transforming Lives Together to bring children and families first-class pediatric services