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Associates in Pediatric Therapy · 3 months ago

Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist

Indiana First Steps

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is dedicated to building brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care for children. The Indiana First Steps Developmental Therapist will evaluate and provide treatment for pediatric patients aged birth to three, focusing on their physical, social-emotional, self-help, communication, and cognitive development.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsTherapeutics

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Treat children from birth to age 3 for cognitive and social interaction skills to achieve highest level of functioning and to prevent regression

Work closely with patients’ caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) through a Coaching Model

Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail

Maintain professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and uphold federal/state licensure and ethical expectations

Qualification

Early childhood educationChild developmentPart C early interventionCommunication disordersCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in early childhood or special education (with an early childhood focus)

Individuals with a bachelor's degree in communication disorders (including a bachelor's degree in speech and language) may be considered for a more specific communication-focused role (DT-C)

Individuals with related degrees may be considered if they have completed at least 15 hours of academic coursework related to child development

Ability to travel to homes, daycares, and other community settings within the service area

Ability to adapt to needs of patients and caregivers within their natural environments

Ability to be flexible with patients and re-schedule as needed

Excellent communication skills – oral and written

Preferred

Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience providing Part C early intervention services, and would be considered as an early childhood specialist (DT-EC)

First-year developmental therapists with no previous Part C early intervention experience must enroll at the associate level (DT-A) and receive one year of supervision to ensure professional competency

After one year of supervision, DT-A may request enrollment as DT-EC or DT-C