Description
Are you passionate about children, enjoy with a team of expert clinicians and do you want to be a part of a mission driven company that does meaningful work in the community? Well look no further, UCP just may be the right place for you to call home!
At UCP of Central Arizona, you'll be part of a collaborative pediatric therapy team that embraces innovation to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. Physical therapists work alongside OTs, SLPs, AAC specialists, and community partners in a state-of-the-art setting featuring the ZeroG dynamic support system, BabyG early mobility technology, adaptive equipment and wheelchair services, and specialized CP early detection and intervention programs. If you're passionate about combining evidence-based practice, cutting-edge technology, and team-based care, UCP offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact on children's lives.
What we offer
Benefits:
- $1000 Signing bonus after 6 months of continual employment
- Professional support of $500 for license renewal and continuing education
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account w/ company contribution
- Company provided Short Term Disability
- Company provided Life Insurance
- 401k with company match after one year of service
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO & Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays per year (5 days are combined to make one week for “Winter Break”) observed the last week of December.
- Professional support includes $500 for license renewal and continuing education allowance* and mentorship by lead site therapists. In-house trainings are often possible.
- Got student loans? Great news! UCP is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PLSF). * Eligibility criteria exists.
Our Therapy Programs Focus on Unlocking a Child’s Potential
UCP of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth, which is the foundation for independent living for“Life without Limits.”
In our Therapy program, our team of pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists have expertise helping children with all disabilities and diagnoses that impact their quality of life. Our team also works with families who may just need a little extra help and children with complex needs. Our therapy clinics have several specialized programs for children with motor disorders such as aBaby Clinic, Feeding Clinic, Early Intervention Therapy for Infants and Toddlers,Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program,Robot Assisted Balance & Gait Training,L.I.F.E. Skills Group for pre-teens.
A Day in the Life Of a UCP Physical Therapist
As a UCP physical therapist, you will treat children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders related to genetic disorders, rare disorders, global developmental delays and many other diagnoses that affect the ability of a child to live life without limits.
Knowledge in specialty areas such as early detection of cerebral palsy, robot assisted gait training, and assistive technology will be valued. You will develop treatment plans to help children with gross motor delays, neuromuscular dysfunction, and deficits in mobility and adaptive skills. Your support team will help you obtain medical documentation needed for a comprehensive assessment. You assess children’s needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly. You keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge. Each week you meet with the team at a Team Meeting. You develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care. When necessary, you refer families out to additional educational or medical services.At UCP, you can use your expertise to unlock the potential of the children we serve.
UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
License/Certification:
- CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Arizona Physical Therapy License (Required)
