Developmental Screenings

Provide physical therapy to children with neurodevelopmental, physical, and/or sensory impairments

About Kindering
Kindering, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center, has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, family counseling, nutrition and feeding team, child care consultation, parenting education, and family resource coordination.

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Physical Therapist – Bellevue

Purpose
Provide physical therapy to children with neurodevelopmental, physical, and/or sensory impairments; educate caregivers in ways to promote achievement of objectives outlined in family service plan: working with children ages birth to three years old.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Assess each child’s functional motor skills/abilities/challenges; conduct formal evaluations of performance; design and implement treatment plan in center, home, or community child care as needed; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek medical referral, consultation, and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child.
  • Evaluate home, daycare, or school situation through site visits if indicated; educate family/care givers in therapeutic  interventions; design and/or assist in developing and ordering adaptive equipment.
  • Participate in the development of each child’s total program as part of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering Center programs, support groups, and other services
  • Participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings in cooperation with Family Resource Coordinator.
  • Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, inter-agency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs.

Required Education & Experience

  • Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program (B.S. to Doctorate Degree)
  • Valid Washington State professional license
  • Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations
  • Looking for additional language proficiency with Spanish preferred
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to demonstrate dependability and punctuality
  • Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred

Minimum Prerequisites

  • Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check
  • Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Word and Excel
  • Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
  • Have access to a dependable personal vehicle
  • Be able to lift 40 pounds (average three-year-old)
  • Pass drug and tuberculosis test