Infant Occupational or Physical Therapist

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is looking for an Infant OT/PT to join our Early Supports Team!As anu00A0Infantu00A0Motor Therapist (PT, OT),u00A0this position primarily provides evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to infants (0-6 months) who have motor difficulties.u00A0This position will likely include work on our Hospital to Home Team (H2H) and Core Services.u00A0We work closely with families to help make the transition home easier by providing in-home therapy, community resources, and ongoing support.A successful candidate is passionate about the whole child and works cooperatively with staff, families, and community partners. Work with a dynamic, supportive team, making a difference in the lives of families and their young children. Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.u2019s Early Supports Team! Location:u00A0South Park/Fremont for Administrative Office, Home visiting, and Telehealth Schedule:u00A0Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRNu00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Work week is Monday - Friday with a flexible schedule Wage:u00A0Starting at $32.69 - $46.00 hour DOEu00A0 $2,000 hiring bonus! *$500 to be paid out after 60 days of employment, and $1,500 to be paid out after 90 days of employment*What we can offer:Salaried or hourly position, including documentation time(Full-Time Employees) Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance Generous Paid Time Off benefitsAdditional Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, Paid Compassion Leave, and Paid HolidaysRetirement 401(K) with a company matchEmployment Assistance Program (EAP), including six free therapy sessions per year(Full-Time Employees) Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Contribution ProgramPaid professional development and continuing educationHighly skilled, dedicated, and well-established collaborative teamMileage and Professional License Reimbursement**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to offer its staff an income Protection Benefit to those potentially affected by COVID-19Check out the entire list of benefits **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has to offer here:u202Fhttp://www.nwcbenefits.comu00A0 Qualifications:Masteru2019s degree or equivalentLicensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the State of WashingtonAt least two years of experience working in pediatrics or fieldwork that includes a pediatric affiliationTwo yearsu2019 experience working with children 0-6 months and 12-months and olderInternship rotations are considered experienceEarly Supports oru00A0working a caseload, includingu00A0infants with motor and feeding difficultiesKnowledge of infant and child development for children 0-5 yearsExperience in infant handling and knowledge of motor developmentCommitment to providing equitable services to families who are linguistically and racially diverseAbility to work cooperatively with staff, families, and community partnersMust have or obtain current CPR and first aid certificationsComplete bloodborne pathogens and HIV trainingMust provide own caru00A0and insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirementsKnowledge of infant feeding preferredCandidates with experience providing services with non-English speaking families and/or infant mental health desiredu00A0Essential Functions of the Position:General Skills/DevelopmentAbility to evaluate an infant, provide recommendations, create a treatment, and carry out a treatment plan with ongoing assessmentu00A0u00A0Ability to communicate components of motor skill development to caregivers and family membersRead infant cues and understand behaviorUnderstand the impact of state and regulation on motor functionUnderstand long-term impacts of prematurity and early medical complications on developmentMedical Diagnoses & Knowledge Understand medical language used in records and how they relate to functional outcomes Understand infant respiration and how it impacts motor skills Awareness of neurologic and orthopedic red flags Knowledge of common conditions occurring in this population affecting various body systems (cardiac, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, pulmonary, neurologic, genetic, aerodigestive, etc.) and how these relate to motor skill development Understand feeding red flags and when to refer for feeding evaluation or interest and willingness to learn these red flagsHandling Skills Knowledge of motor theories impacting treatment (e.g. NDT, motor learning, etc.) Competence in therapeutic handling and how to modify handling for each individual infant Comfort in handling infants with supplemental tubes (feeding tubes, O2, etc.) Competence in training caregivers on handling techniques Understand how to modify the environment to support achievement of motor skillsu00A0Sensory and State RegulationAssess infant's sensory system.Assess caregiveru2019s reading of the infantu2019s cues.Observe and assess interactions between caregiver and infant.Support family and infant to achieve regulated state to support function.Standardized Testing Competence with each test listed and when to use each or willingness to learn and become proficientTIMP (Test of Infant Motor Performance)u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 BSID (Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development)u00A0 AIMS (Alberta Infant Motor Skills)u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 PDMS (Peabody Developmental Motor Scales)u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0Understanding of when to discontinue motor testing to support infant and familyDuring testing, assess PROM & AROM cervical spine, extremities, trunk, head shape/symmetry, neuromuscular screening, and ask about GI symptoms (constipation, reflux).u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need any assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process, please contact us **** **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we do not just accept diversity and inclusion u2014 we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteranu2019s status.

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