Physical Therapist

Program: Hawaii Early Intervention, Hilo, HI

Scheduled Hours: On-Call, Flexible Mon- Fri; Occasional weekends may be required based on client service plan or as requested

Status: On-Call, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Starting Pay: $40-$43 per hour, plus monthly variable compensation available for exceeding productivity targets and annual bonus potential. Relocation assistance also available for this role.

If you love working with children and helping them achieve their goals and thrive, you've come to the right place. At Easterseals Hawaii, a Physical Therapist is truly a trusted source for support, who can make all the difference for a stressed-out family with a child diagnosed with or showing signs of developmental delay. And that's just the beginning, as our Physical Therapists help create a rich learning environment where a child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize their learning potential.

As a Physical Therapist with Easterseals Hawaii, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children with special needs and their family. In this role, you will develop an Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and team members. You'll provide consultative and coaching services to parents and other team members using advance physical therapy techniques, ensuring competency and proper follow through. To thrive in this role, you must have good communication skills, interpersonal skills, time management skills, be detail oriented, and have compassion to work with special needs children.

Easterseals Hawaii provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easterseals Hawaii has been serving special needs children, youth and adults for 75 years. We provide more than 200,000 hours of direct service annually to individuals and families across the state.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all Department of Health-Early Intervention Section (DOH-EIS) and ESH guidelines
• Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children with special needs and their families.
• Participates as an evaluator and member of a multidisciplinary team that determines eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) services. Supports the child and family through the evaluation process.
• Administers, interprets, and shares results from physical therapy assessments.
• Provide Care Coordination services in accordance with DOH-EIS guidelines, if selected by the family.
• Participates in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and other team members.
• As part of an IFSP team, helps families develop outcomes that are functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• Pre-plans and debriefs with teammates in order to effectively coach families through routine-based activities which incorporate communication skills, motor skills (gross/fine), adaptive skills, cognitive skills, and social emotional/personal social skills, utilizing a Primary Service Provider model.
• Provides consultative services to parents and other team members; interprets and applies physical therapy techniques; ensures proper follow through and competence with techniques using a coaching approach.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the child and family’s needs, concerns, and strengths and assists with linking the child and family to appropriate resources as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, public and private.
• Maintains billable hours as outlined by the DOH-EIS and keeps participant records in accordance with Federal, State, and ESH requirements.
• Attends, facilitates, and participates in staff and team meetings.
• Provides services within natural environments (e.g., home, day care and community).
• Attends and participates in transition meetings.

Other Duties/Functions:

• Attend, participate and collaborate in organization as well as department meetings, training, volunteer (and practicum) programs and events
• Assists with other department duties as outline by manager
• Assists in maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe and “childproof” environment. Reports any safety concerns to the Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

​Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university program.
• Current State of Hawaii license in Physical Therapy.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• One (1) year minimum experience in providing physical therapy service is highly preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs in the field of early intervention is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Significant knowledge with developmental disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
• The ability, understanding and compatibility to interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
• Understanding of and respect for children with special needs and their families. Ability to be attentive to input from families regarding their child’s preferences by utilizing a strength-based approach with culturally competent practices.
• Positive public relations attitude and approach when interacting with those we serve and the general public.
• Organizational ability to work independently and take initiative to complete assignments.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Operating knowledge of a computer, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel). Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work calmly with behavioral and health related incidents.
• Alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members and the environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adhere to timelines, and process urgent projects while maintaining an attention to detail.
• Ability to respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies as defined by ESH Emergency Procedure Guide/Safety Manual.
• Logic and reasoning for forecasting future needs, goals, and events.
• Frequent sitting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
• Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits.
• Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).

Why You’ll Love Working at Easterseals Hawaii:

· Services provided throughout various islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, The Big Island)

· Strong collaborative environment with a team that is deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion for all.

· Advanced education and training support to help you grow in your career

· Opportunity to make a difference in Hawaii’s multicultural communities

Easterseals Hawaii offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (or Medical opt-out stipend)

· Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

· Generous PTO package with well-being days included

· Paid Holidays with no waiting period

· Life and Disability Insurance

· 403b Retirement Savings Plan with Employee Match

· Lyra Mental Health and Wellness

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education and Conference Fees

· Remote Work Stipends

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Rocket Lawyer legal benefits

· Travel Assistance Program

· FOND discounts and perks program

Please visit our careers page to access the full job description including the conditions of employment. https://www.eastersealshawaii.org/work-at-esh/

We are a member of a family of companies that include Catalight, Easterseals Hawaii, Easterseals Northern California and Xolv Technology Solutions — a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization with more than almost 700 employees working together to break down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world, so people with developmental disabilities and special needs can choose their own paths.

Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination required

Experience:

• physical therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of Hawaii Physical Therapy License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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