The Family Partnership is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide direct therapy services for multiple preschool locations in Minneapolis. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and gratifying work environment as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team, in which you will have the flexibility to create your own schedule. The Pediatric Physical Therapist is a temporary, 6-month position starting in January of 2023 that could grow into a permanent placement.

BENEFITS:

• $28.00 – $29.00 per hour
• Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Strong emphasis on employee self-care and work-life balance
• If position grows into a permanent placement, benefits include:
  • Generous paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Agency sponsored retirement savings plan

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Pediatric Physical Therapist will provide individualized therapy services within the setting of The Family Partnership’s two Therapeutic Preschools, PICA Head Start Preschools, and other local preschools. The Physical therapist will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members including Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Teachers and Case Workers. While this position requires travel to multiple sites, The Family Partnership does provide mileage reimbursement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developmental Services for Early Childhood Programs

• Determine suitability of referred child for evaluation and/or physical therapy services, using evidenced based standardized screening/assessment tools and formal observations.
• Select, administer, analyze and document therapy assessments in electronic medical record in a timely manner and written as appropriate for the payer, physician and guardian.
• Consult with parents/guardians, teachers and interdisciplinary team members on collaborative goals.
• Provide education and consultation in a respectful manner appropriate to the culture, comfort level and optimal learning style of the recipient.
• Implement evidence based efficacious treatment services at the “just right challenge” level for each client based on functional strengths/needs at home and in classroom environments.
• Formulate discharge and transition plans for termination of therapy services as appropriate.
• Maintain expected caseload and productivity levels.

Billing and Documentation

• Submit all billing and coding daily for all individual services and in accordance with DHS regulations in Procentive.
• Manage and maintain current physician orders for evaluations, recertification and discharge reports in a timely manner to continue uninterrupted services.
• Document daily notes, assessments, recertification and treatments plans, discharges and other records in a timely manner in the Procentive EMR system.

Physical Therapy Services

• Provide quality individualized Physical Therapy treatment using evidenced based practices.
• Administer standardized assessments and develop care plans based on functional needs and client goals.
• Consult and collaborate with other team members, teachers and parents in a respectful manner appropriate to their culture, comfort level and learning style.
• Participate in infection control committee meetings and perform consistent infection control and environmental safety maintenance duties.
• Attend staffings/care conferences for each child in the physical therapy program at least every 6 months.
• Participate in continuing education trainings addressing PT, EDI and trauma related topics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Position requires licensure as a Physical Therapist at a Master’s or PhD level.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Experience in pediatrics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with staff and clients with sensitivity and respect.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Physical Therapy Licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid MN Drivers’ License, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements.

The Family Partnership has a mandated vaccination policy implemented for all employees, subject to reasonable accommodation required by law. In addition, The Family Partnership has the following policies in place to protect both staff, clients, and visitors: screening of employees and visitors, handwashing, respiratory etiquette, social distancing, maximum room capacities, and housekeeping (cleaning, disinfecting and decontamination).

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: 

For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

We Believe: Families, no matter what their form, are the foundation of strong communities.

Our Purpose Is To: Clear the path for family success.

We Pursue This By:

• Championing the two-generation approach
• Preventing and overcoming adverse childhood experiences
• Demonstrating leadership in thought and action
• Building partnerships based on trust.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don’t fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf.