Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Physical Therapist

Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Physical Therapist

Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Physical Therapist (PT)

• Manager of Infant Toddler Services or Director of Early Education Center

• Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification in Physical Therapy
• Clean background check

• Maintain 1st Aid, CPR, HIPPA, BBP, Abuse/Neglect/Ethics, and OSHA certifications
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Kansas licensure or certification in Physical Therapy
• Family Service Coordinator certificate (obtained after hire)

• Kansas licensure or certification in Physical Therapy
• Family Service Coordinator certificate (obtained after hire)

• Minimum of Master’s degree or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

• The PT will serve on a transdisciplinary team for families enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program.
• The PT will provide comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants and Toddlers in Kansas
• This team member will also provide coaching and training within one’s scope of practice to other team members as well as families.

• Experience in special education and/or special needs program environment for infants and toddlers

• Must be able to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions
• Ability to multitask
• Good with details
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently with little or no supervision

• 90% indoor
• 10% outdoor
• Environmental conditions vary by work site and employees are required to work at community locations
• Employee assumes responsibility in developing work schedule with approval from supervisor that typically reflect hours Monday-Friday but schedules and hours vary based on need
• Employees are expected to remain flexible and cooperative.

• Regularly required to stand, kneel, stoop, squat, talk, walk, sit, and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, manipulate tools, and grasp objects??
• Ability to listen and remember information
• Ability to speak clearly
• May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
• May be exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security

• Personal conduct must contribute to positive working relationships with co-workers, families and administration
• Demonstrate self-reliance and good judgment
• Be professional at all times – dress as well as behavior
• Comply with all agency and departmental policies and procedures
• Screen and/or evaluate the developmental skills of children referred to the infant toddler program.
• Provide direct services and consultation services (through joint visits) to families in the program following the Mission and Key Principles outlined by Kansas Infant Toddler Services.
• Follow all safety requirements of Sunflower Diversified Services while providing all services in the child’s home or other natural setting.
• Collaborate with other team members in gathering and sharing evaluation information and in planning for the service needs of families enrolled in the program.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each child in the program.
• Assist families with family related needs such as making appointments, educational opportunities, finding appropriate housing, assisting with employment opportunities, and occasionally accompanying families to medical services.
• Assist in recruiting families to the program through collaboration with community partners.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of current research based practices in the field of early intervention and physical therapy
• Identify when additional training is warranted and…