Physical Therapist - School Setting

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Our client is seeking a school Physical Therapist to work with students with disabilities and serious health impairments, the physical therapist is expected to create and carry out treatment plans, evaluate needs of students, screen students who may be appropriate candidates for physical therapy services, make environmental modifications and work with staff to manage physical needs.

Requirements:

• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.

• Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.

• Develops and presents therapeutic activities to benefit special education students in the least restrictive environment.

• Implements individual and group treatment for Physical Therapy.

• Consulting with school and supervisory staff on matters relating to Physical Therapy including: instruction on therapeutic intervention; appropriate use of therapeutic equipment, methods, and instruction; and student's current level of function.

• Consulting with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment, and other recommendations to enhance the student's functional ability within the classroom and home setting.

Qualifications:

• Valid State NYS Physical Therapy license from the New York State Office of Profession

• Masters or Doctoral degree from a CAPTE-accredited program

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).