Physical Therapist

Job Details

Job Location

Sylvan - 1881 Sylvan Ave, Suite 150 - Dallas, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Masters

Travel Percentage

Travel within DFW Metroplex

Job Category

Clinical

Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program at Metrocare services provides developmental therapies and service coordination to eligible babies from birth up to the age of 3 who have significant developmental delays or disabilities. Services are provided in the natural environment and are delivered through Coaching with primary caregivers versus one-to-one treatment with the baby and therapist. The ECI Physical Therapist provides assessment, education, and coaching through treatment, and participates in plan development to support to ECI children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Develops, implements, and provides individual physical and developmental therapy to infants and toddlers in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.
• Provides families with consultation and therapy services in the home.
• Evaluates for and develops assistive technology / adaptive equipment to assist in daily living skills and to promote independence.
• Organizes, tracks, and conducts assessments and service delivery plans.
• Is knowledgeable about community resources and service delivery systems including the ECI program in the State of Texas.
• Provides consultation and training for other Interdisciplinary team members to facilitate therapy programs.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary services for families.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation including progress notes, and other required documentation with assigned timelines.
• Works in accordance with ECI philosophy regarding natural environment and teamwork with other ECI practices
• Complies with ECI of Metrocare and ECI State policies and procedures.
• Supervises and trains PT Assistants, students, and interns, as needed.
• Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities (i.e. volunteering, outreach, committees, etc.)
• Attend mandatory, planned ECI Team Meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES :

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

REASONING ABILITY :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds). The position requires standing and / or walking in excess of 7 hours a day.

TRAVEL :

NOTICE ON POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL TO / FROM VARIOUS WORKSITES

Positions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his / her workday / workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract, or other status with Metrocare.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment describe here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Metrocare couldn't have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That's why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package :

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

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