EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS - Early Intervention

Position Posted on Friday; January 1, 2010

Early Intervention -- Contractors
Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist

**Flexible Work Arrangements**

In the role of a SPIN, Inc. Early Intervention Therapist you will be responsible for the following accountabilities:

• Directly supports children and their families in a variety of settings according to the assigned program including travel as warranted.

• Gathers and completes assessments covering all developmental areas to be used in the development of the educational plan.

• Coordinates the assessment process to determine the chosen outcomes, needs, preferences and capabilities of children by gathering information and informing their families about what to expect throughout the assessment process.

• Assists in identifying, securing and using needed equipment and therapies.

• Implements each child’s individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes, derived from child’s assessment information, needs, interests and team input.

• Educates team members, co-workers and community members about the individualized plan by providing information and positive support while maintaining standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.

• Works collaboratively with the team to develop and implement plans.

• Utilizes a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of each child to advance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

• Actively participates in the review of the achievement of child’s outcomes by maintaining accurate records, collecting, compiling and evaluating data, and submitting records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion.

• Discusses findings and recommendations with the team in a clear and understandable manner, following up on results with meetings, phone calls and progress reports as needed and reevaluating the findings as necessary.

• Completes required training education/certification in accordance with SPIN, external partners and funding sources, continues professional development and seeks knowledge of relevant resources and information.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language and current valid license in PA required.

• Experience working with young children with Special needs and their families.

• Valid driver’s license, vehicle and willingness to travel the Philadelphia area.

• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as be an effective team member

• Ability to self-direct in terms of scheduling in order to meet the needs of the children on caseload.

Supports:

Access to onsite computer
Access to trainings and conferences
Administrative support for billing of services provided

If you are interested please click on the link below to email your resume and letter of interest to Denise Fong by clicking on the link below:

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