About this role
Gateways Community Services is seeking an full time and part time Physical Therapist to join our Early Supports and Services team to work as part of our talented team of passionate, energetic professionals. ESS provides family-centered supports, including speech language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and childhood education, to children aged birth to 3 years experiencing developmental disabilities or delays. Our services include a developmental evaluation, therapeutic interventions, guidance, instruction, referral to community resources and emotional support.
In this role, the Physical Therapist provides transdisciplinary based, family centered services for assigned clients.
Essential Functions:
For children assigned provide play-based, developmentally appropriate physical therapy as well as transdisciplinary therapies supported by other specialists such as OT, SLP, and educatorsDevelop transdisciplinary skills to enhance treatment of young children in the Early Supports and Service programProvide service coordination for all children assigned.Responsible for accurate and efficient documentation of servicesParticipate in team and staff meetingsDevelop transdiciplinary skills to enhance treatment of young children in the Early Supports and Service ProgramKeep abreast of discipline-related advances pertaining to children birth to age three via readings, conferences/workshops and participation in professional forums. Regularly incorporate information into day to day services and program development activities.After receiving appropriate training, will participate in evaluations utilizing the Hawaii Early Learning Profile, write reports of evaluations in a timely manner and create IFSP goals in the areas of communication cognitive delays, hearing impairments and social-emotional development.
Many programs Gateways delivers are unique and leading edge for human services. Gateways is often called on by the state and others to pilot programs since we have a long-standing reputation for being entrepreneurial and just as importantly, for delivering high quality programs. Clients and their families constantly say "your organization does whatever it takes to get the job done." Whatever it takes includes developing innovative programs based on local needs, fundraising, and advocating for change at the state level, and more. Our dynamic, collaborative team of professionals work diligently to provide the high level of services we are often complimented for; as our agency continues to grow, we seek individuals with a passion for supporting others to join our mission. Learn more at
www.gatewayscs.org
developmental, disability, disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, early intervention, OT, PT, pediatric
We value our staff’s important contributions by offering all employee benefits package including:
Medical Insurance with 78-86% of employer contribution to premium costDental Insurance with 90% employer contribution to premium costCompany Paid-- Short and Long Disability InsuranceCompany Paid - Life Insurance403(b) Retirement Savings Plan No cost, confidential Employee Assistance Program servicesTuition & Continued Education Reimbursement programTeam building exercises & company outings and potlucksSupportive and Encouraged Staff Development& Professional Skill BuildingFlexibility for family-friendly schedule and personal needsFriendly, collaborative, and supportive team environmentRecognized Fit Friendly Workplace for 3+ years by the American Heart AssociationHave student loans? Our status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public service organization means that working for us may make you eligible for some types of federal loan forgiveness programs (please see studentaid.ed.gov for more information)Equal Opportunity Employer