Physical Therpist, Secondary School

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO we are committed to delivering best-in-class 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 our 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 in-service 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 Duties Responsibilities and Expectations include the 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 on-going 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 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 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 responsibility for the safety and welfare of students. Observe students in other situations or settings as 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 field placement supervision to undergraduate and graduate students when 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 The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects in good faith to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.$55523.60-$96029.42 Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees including:Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Plan with employer match Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day onePaid Time OffExtras: Employee Recognition Programs EAP legal services referral bonuses credit union access pre-tax MBTA passes and more!Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.