Become an Easter Seals Physical Therapist

• Arizona - Early Intervention Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Southwest Human Development
• Arizona - Licensed Physical Therapist Pima, Santa Cruz, Pinal, Gila counties Easter Seals Blake Foundation
• Arizona - Licensed Physical Therapist Cochise, Graham, Greenlee counties
• California - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Superior California
• California - Physical Therapist - Pediatric Specialist, Easter Seals Bay Area
• California - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Superior California
• Florida - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Southwest Florida
• Florida - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Florida, Keys Region
• Florida - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Florida
• Illinois - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Peoria-Bloomington (IL)
• Illinois - Supported Living - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Joliet Region, Inc.
• Indiana - Physical Therapist, Southwestern Indiana - Evansville
• Kentucky - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Kentucky
• Massachusetts - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Massachusetts
• Nevada - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Southern Nevada
• New Hampshire - Physical Therapist - Pediatric, Easter Seals NH, Inc.
• Pennsylvania - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
• South Carolina - Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant, Easter Seals South Carolina
• Texas - Physical Therapist Assistant - Easter Seals Central Texas
• Texas - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Central Texas
• Virginia - Physical Therapist, Easter Seals Virginia

Job openings last updated January, 2010. Please contact us if you would like to work for Easter Seals in a position not listed here.

Early Intervention Physical Therapist
Easter Seals Southwest Human Development

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Southwest Human Development
Attention: Human Resources Specialist
2850 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out screening and assessment activities with designated children in the areas of gross motor, balance, coordination, strength, and motor planning skills.
• Participates in planning appropriate physical therapy intervention (IFSP).
• Implements physical therapy intervention as described through the collaborative planning process (IFSP).
• Facilitates a smooth transition for child and family into the next program placement.
• Provides program services effectively and in a manner that reflects the philosophy of the department.
• Functions as an effective team member with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships and to achieve program goals and objectives. 
• Communicates through verbal/nonverbal means, accurately, concisely and professionally.
• Uses supervision effectively, takes initiative to secure professional development opportunities, and applies relevant information in the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed in physical therapy
• Experience working in the home directly with families/caregivers; birth to three year population, and children with disabilities.

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Licensed Physical Therapist Pima, Santa Cruz, Pinal, Gila counties
Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Send Resume to:
Megan Wills
717 S Alvernon
Tucson, Arizona 85711
mwills@blake.easterseals.com

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will provide quality physical therapy evaluation and family education and coaching to maximize the functional independence of children birth to three within their families' daily routines and activities. The therapist will be a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in the child's natural environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Services:

• Assist in the identification, assessment, and intervention for children referred to and/or receiving AzEIP services.
• Evaluate children referred to the Arizona Early Intervention Program using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
• Conduct observations in the child's natural environment or least restrictive setting.
• Ensure that families receive accurate information in a timely manner.
• Ensure families receive accurate explanations of the child's assessment and that they understand the scores.
• Communicate clearly in understandable language and without use of unnecessary jargon.
• Develop and provide coaching for family members to promote the child's development and encourage the child's participation in home and community activities, as part of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team.
• Participate on multidisciplinary team, acting as team lead and/or service coordinator, as appropriate.
• Provide program services effectively and in a manner that reflects understanding of the centrality of relationships in supporting the child and family growth and development.
• Develop services that address the functional needs of the child to improve the child's ability to perform tasks in home, schools, and community settings.
• Provide and accept colleague to colleague coaching and other agency programs when appropriate.
• Instruct family members in the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Assist in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Participate in the determination of eligibility for the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) and assist in the determination of eligibility for AzEIP participating agencies.
• Demonstrate practices consistent with the AzEIP Standards of Practice, which are based on state and federal legislation and best practice recommendations.
• Collaborate with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to eligible children and families.
• Participate in program evaluation and monitoring requirements.
• Complete all progress reports, evaluation reports, and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain all client progress reports and documentation, in compliance with agency or program rules and regulations.
• Attend weekly core team meetings.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure.
• Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families.
• Perform Service Coordination roles and responsibilities when implementing the dual role Service Coordination model (see Service Coordination Job Description for requirements).
• Function as an enthusiastic, competent, contributing member of ESBF staff.
• Participate in education and support for program staff when requested.
• Provide consultation and support to program staff and other participating programs when requested.
• Assist in the development and presentation of staff in-service trainings.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings.
• Promote and follow practices that support health and safety of staff.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with program participants, staff, collaborating people, programs and state agencies.
• Submit accurate and complete paperwork, including proof-reading for correct grammar, spelling and format.
• Maintain agreed upon work schedule, be punctual, keep appointments, and use time effectively.
• Use supervision effectively, accept feedback in a professional manner, and accept responsibility for job performance.
• Maintain professional certification/licensure as required.
• Attend required professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current research and effective approaches.
• Communicate essential information with ESBF team staff and team members accurately and in a timely manner.
• Understand and maintain private and sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parameters.
• Comply with State, Federal and Other Relevant Regulations
• Follow state regulations and guidelines regarding choice and use of formal testing instruments.
• Record client treatments, responses and progress as required by the program and AzEIP contract requirements.
• Complete all progress, transition, and exit reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in documentation reviews, when requested.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Attend all required training.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA regulations and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Bring issues of concern to designated supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report suspected abuse to Child Protective Services and supervisor, complete required documentation.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY REQUIRED TO USE/OPERATE:

Includes but is not limited to -

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Includes but is not limited to -

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona.
• The Arizona Early Intervention Program's Standards of Practice must be satisfied through course work and/or testing option within the first three years of employment
• Knowledge of best pediatric speech therapy practices
• Current certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid
• Current valid driver's license, proof of insurance and driving record that meets the standards of the agency
• Current proof of negative TB test
• Interact with participants, families and staff in a positive manner
• Familiarity with disabilities and developmental issues for children birth to three years
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of reflective supervision
• Knowledge of cultural differences and adaptation of planned programming based on such knowledge
• Communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing
• Maintain and enforce confidentiality
• Comprehension of Easter Seals Blake Foundation's operating policies and procedures
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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Licensed Physical Therapist Cochise, Graham, Greenlee counties
Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Send Resume to:

Janette Guerra
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
1939 South Frontage Road A
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
jguerra@blake.easterseals.com

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will provide quality physical therapy evaluation and family education and coaching to maximize the functional independence of children birth to three within their families' daily routines and activities. The therapist will be a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in the child's natural environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Services:

• Assist in the identification, assessment, and intervention for children referred to and/or receiving AzEIP services.
• Evaluate children referred to the Arizona Early Intervention Program using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
• Conduct observations in the child's natural environment or least restrictive setting.
• Ensure that families receive accurate information in a timely manner.
• Ensure families receive accurate explanations of the child's assessment and that they understand the scores.
• Communicate clearly in understandable language and without use of unnecessary jargon.
• Develop and provide coaching for family members to promote the child's development and encourage the child's participation in home and community activities, as part of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team.
• Participate on multidisciplinary team, acting as team lead and/or service coordinator, as appropriate.
• Provide program services effectively and in a manner that reflects understanding of the centrality of relationships in supporting the child and family growth and development.
• Develop services that address the functional needs of the child to improve the child's ability to perform tasks in home, schools, and community settings.
• Provide and accept colleague to colleague coaching and other agency programs when appropriate.
• Instruct family members in the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Assist in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Participate in the determination of eligibility for the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) and assist in the determination of eligibility for AzEIP participating agencies.
• Demonstrate practices consistent with the AzEIP Standards of Practice, which are based on state and federal legislation and best practice recommendations.
• Collaborate with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to eligible children and families.
• Participate in program evaluation and monitoring requirements.
• Complete all progress reports, evaluation reports, and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain all client progress reports and documentation, in compliance with agency or program rules and regulations.
• Attend weekly core team meetings.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure.
• Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families.
• Perform Service Coordination roles and responsibilities when implementing the dual role Service Coordination model (see Service Coordination Job Description for requirements).
• Function as an enthusiastic, competent, contributing member of ESBF staff.
• Participate in education and support for program staff when requested.
• Provide consultation and support to program staff and other participating programs when requested.
• Assist in the development and presentation of staff in-service trainings.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings.
• Promote and follow practices that support health and safety of staff.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with program participants, staff, collaborating people, programs and state agencies.
• Submit accurate and complete paperwork, including proof-reading for correct grammar, spelling and format.
• Maintain agreed upon work schedule, be punctual, keep appointments, and use time effectively.
• Use supervision effectively, accept feedback in a professional manner, and accept responsibility for job performance.
• Maintain professional certification/licensure as required.
• Attend required professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current research and effective approaches.
• Communicate essential information with ESBF team staff and team members accurately and in a timely manner.
• Understand and maintain private and sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parameters.
• Comply with State, Federal and Other Relevant Regulations
• Follow state regulations and guidelines regarding choice and use of formal testing instruments.
• Record client treatments, responses and progress as required by the program and AzEIP contract requirements.
• Complete all progress, transition, and exit reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in documentation reviews, when requested.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Attend all required training.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA regulations and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Bring issues of concern to designated supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report suspected abuse to Child Protective Services and supervisor, complete required documentation.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY REQUIRED TO USE/OPERATE:

Includes but is not limited to -

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Includes but is not limited to -

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona.
• The Arizona Early Intervention Program's Standards of Practice must be satisfied through course work and/or testing option within the first three years of employment
• Knowledge of best pediatric speech therapy practices
• Current certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid
• Current valid driver's license, proof of insurance and driving record that meets the standards of the agency
• Current proof of negative TB test
• Interact with participants, families and staff in a positive manner
• Familiarity with disabilities and developmental issues for children birth to three years
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of reflective supervision
• Knowledge of cultural differences and adaptation of planned programming based on such knowledge
• Communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing
• Maintain and enforce confidentiality
• Comprehension of Easter Seals Blake Foundation's operating policies and procedures
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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Physical Therapist 
Easter Seals Superior California

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Superior California
Attention: Human Resources
3205 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 485-2653 FAX

• Evaluate pediatric clients with physical and developmental disabilities and provide therapy services designed to maximize client functioning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Licensure with the California State Board of Medical Examiners as a Physical Therapy.
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of children.
• One year of equivalent paid experience as a staff Physical Therapist preferred.

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Physical Therapist - Pediatric Specialist
Easter Seals Bay Area

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Bay Area
180 Grand Ave., Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612
FAX (510) 444-2340

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules and coordinates regular home visits for in-home early intervention activities and parent education. 
• Provides treatment for special-needs young children (birth to 3 years), including evaluation, planning, documentation, and professional communication, as well as discipline-specific consultation to other Early Intervention team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program, Master's degree or advanced training preferred.
• Current California PT license.
• One year consulting experience working with infants/young children with developmental delays.
• Knowledgeable in physical therapy and rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Able to work effectively with transdisciplinary team and across program service areas.
• Able to assess wide variety of client problems including severe physical dysfunctions, and interact with clients of varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; bilingual Spanish/English desired by not required.

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Physical Therapist
Easter Seals Superior California

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Superior California
Attention: Vice President of Human Resources
3205 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate pediatric clients with physical and developmental disabilities and provide therapy services designed to maximize client functioning in the greater Sacramento & Stockton areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of physical therapy
• Licensure with the California State Board of Medical Examiners as a Physical Therapist
• One (1) year if equivalent paid experience as a staff Physical Therapist preferred
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of children

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Physical Therapist
Easter Seals Southwest Florida

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Southwest Florida
Attention: Human Resources
2415 University Parkway, Building 3
Suite 218
Sarasota, FL 34243

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide play-based clinical therapies to children.
• Interact with and provide guidance to family members and caregivers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pediatric experience, current Florida license and appropriate certifications required
• Bi-lingual skills are a plus

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Physical Therapist 
Easter Seals Florida, Keys Region

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Florida, Keys Region
Attention: Executive Director
5220 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1089

• Review physicians referral and patient's medical condition and records to determine the therapy required.
• Performs physical therapy evaluations and write treatment plans.
• Tests and measures ROM strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, transfers, gait, special test, sensation, reflexes, gross and fine motor skills.
• Delivers Therapy Services in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Administers modalities in a safe and effective manner such as traction, electrical stimulation and ultrasound.
• Administers massage, mobilization techniques and manual stretching as needed.
• Records treatment, response and progress in patient chart.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient care.
• Evaluates the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instructs and educate patient in prevention of further injury.
• Instructs patient and families in therapeutic exercises assess and facilitate age appropriate gross and fine motor skills.
• Instructs patient and/or family in treatment procedures to be done at home.
• Evaluates fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to orthotics as needed.
• Instructs and assists the patient in gait with an assistive device, orthotics and prosthetics.
• Provides a wheelchair evaluation when needed, as well as an evaluation of physical therapy equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a program of physical therapy approved by both the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Therapy Association, or the equivalent, and licensed by the State of Florida.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist License.
• National Board Certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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Physical Therapist
Easter Seals Florida

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Community Rehab
1650 Medical Lane Suite 4
Fort Myers, FL. 33907
email: dlynne@fl.easterseals.com

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with Pediatric and/or Developmental Disabled Adult Population:

• Planning and executing a treatment program in relation to the client's condition, progress, treatment goals and objectives.
• Initiating and maintaining adequate records and reports of client's evaluations, treatment and records to and/or from physicians and allied agencies as may be assigned
• Participate in departmental and interdepartmental staff conferences and other forms of case staffing conferences
• Attend continuing education programs and provide inservices to other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and license Desire to work with pre-schoolers and pediatric patients in a school, hospital or outpatient setting. Alternatively, desire to work with developmentally disabled adults in day treatment programs, or group homes.

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Occupational Therapist
Easter Seals Peoria-Bloomington (IL)

Send Resume to:
Easter Seals Peoria-Bloomington
Attention: Human Resources
507 E. Armstrong Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, evaluates, organizes, and implements therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age appropriate manner for clients ages birth to 18 in our Peoria or Bloomington service centers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work independently and as a team member - our program emphasizes team approach treatment.
• Must have above average organizational and communication skills.
• Benefits include employer paid license, AOTA membership, and continuing education activities.
• No weekends or pager responsibilities.
• Three years experience in pediatrics and EI credential preferred; onsite CFY available.
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible for licensure.

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Supported Living - Physical Therapist,
Easter Seals Joliet Region, Inc.

Send Resume to:

Human Resources Office
Suite 212
3077 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
Email: ctomasino@joliet.easterseals.com

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate physical therapeutic advice, evaluation and treatment under a physician's Rx.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bach degree in P.T. and Illinois license. Pediatic exp. a plus!
• We welcome new grads and we'll provide supervision as you apply for the exam and IL licensure.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact:

Carol Bates
cbates@joliet.easterseals.com

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Physical Therapist
Southwestern Indiana - Evansville

Send Resume to:
Tammy Lockyear
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
3701 Bellemeade Avenue
Evansville,IN 47714
812-479-1411

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES