Physical Therapist - PT or FT available
Physical Therapist - PT or FT available
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Job Description
Center School is a fullyear private day school serving students ages 522 with a variety of special needs with programs in both Holyoke and Chicopee MA. The Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services to students as outlined in the students IEP both through individual and group services as well as mentoring and training staff in supporting PT services for the student in daily classroom work. The PT works in conjunction with the SLP BCBA OT and Special Education Teachers and Interventionists to assist students in all aspects of their schooling and development. This position requires licensure by the Division of Professional Licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist; with a Doctoral or Masters in Physical Therapy. There is a preference for a candidate who also maintains Connecticut licensure as we also have programming in Enfield CT.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides supervision mentoring and training for all staff delivering physical therapy services in the school.
- Collaborates with Teachers and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive and appropriate services to students.
- Creates supports and implements by action ADL transitional and travel skill protocols for students.
- Writes IEPs in conjunction with Teachers.
- Develops implements and manages physical therapy curriculum and assessment materials.
- Administers physical therapy assessments to students including the schools swimming pool as a therapeutic environment and prepares correspondence reports as needed.
- Prepares updates and reports for presentation at district team meetings and attends team meetings as requested.
- Plans and provides training for school staff as needed or requested.
- Adheres to professional licensure standards while upholding the school model of treatment.
- Supervises college interns as assigned.
- Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences workshops or other courses for professional development.
EOE
Employment Type
Full-Time
