Physical Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Physical Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services within our Montgomery County preschool special education program and in community-based Early Intervention (EI 0–2) services.

    The Physical Therapist will:

    • Provide therapy services to support children’s gross motor development, mobility, strength, and participation in educational and daily activities.

    • Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals, as appropriate.

    • Deliver direct therapy, consultation, and caregiver coaching across center-based and community settings.

    • Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals and adjust interventions based on data and developmental needs.

    • Collaborate with teachers, service coordinators, families, and other related service providers to ensure coordinated supports.

    • Participate on IEP and IFSP teams as needed, providing input on motor development and adaptive equipment.

    This position follows either a school-year calendar with summer opportunities or a year-round calendar depending on program needs, and may consist of full-time or part-time hours.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.

    • Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License required.

    • Pediatric or early childhood experience preferred.

    • Strong communication, collaboration, and family engagement skills.

    • Ability to work effectively in both center-based and community/home settings.

    Additional Information

    • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
    • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals
    • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.