Temporary Physical Therapist Lower School
Temporary Physical Therapist Lower School
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Job Description
Perkins helps kids with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO we are committed to delivering bestinclass education to children providing immersive training and support to professionals and families advocating for inclusion and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins we think courageously act collaboratively and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.
Join acollaborative team of educators in our Lower School for a temporary position during the current school year! You will broaden your skills while having the amazing experience of working with our unique population of students.
As our temporary physical therapist you will provide physical therapy services for a population of students with sensory impairments in vision multiple impairments or intellectual impairments. You will provide direct therapy to students and consultation and inservice training to members of the interdisciplinary program team. You will provide evaluation services to students referred to the school and act as liaison between medical specialists and program staff.
Essential Duties Responsibilities and Expectations include the following.
- Review medical family and educational history of the student; Assess the students motor functioning in order to identify abilities and areas of need; Recommend appropriate therapy and develop individual therapeutic objectives for each student referred.
- Develop ongoing treatment plan for each student receiving physical therapy and provide direct physical therapy or supervise the delivery of physical therapy services as necessary; Recommend and order appropriate adaptive equipment or devices and maintain orthopedic equipment to assure it is in proper working condition.
- Participate in program meetings staff assignments case reviews and IEP or ISP meetings and prepare oral or written reports of current progress and needs of students; Consult in curriculum development at the request of the program supervisor.
- Recommend goals and objectives for future programming of individual students in writing and make scheduling recommendations as appropriate; Participate in the screening or evaluations of students referred to Perkins for recommendations or admission.
- Assume responsibility for the safety and welfare of students. Observe students in other situations or settings as needed.
- Act as a liaison between physician or orthopedist and Perkins program staff. Obtain pertinent medical and referral information from physician or orthopedist. Accompany students to medical appointments as necessary.
- Provide field placement supervision to undergraduate and graduate students when appropriate..
Education and/or Experience
Doctorate in Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE) with experience working with students with sensory deficits in vision multiple impairments or intellectual deficits or equivalent combination of education and experience
If hired as a regular employee at Perkins we have benefits that put you first including an employer contributing retirement plan tuition reimbursement from day one professional development personal days paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint charming and historical a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of nondiscrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
