Physical Therapist

Pillar Care Continuum•East Hanover, NJ

13d•$0 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a collaborative, passionate Physical Therapist to provide therapy services to students in public-school settings in East Orange, New Jersey. The role supports the personal growth, independence, and community participation of people with disabilities and other special needs. The position offers a starting rate of $70 per hour, based on clinical experience and/or school-based experience, and up to 30 hours per week. Pillar Care Continuum provides educational, therapeutic, and social programs for infants, children, adults, and families throughout northern New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1953 and serves over 1,650 families each year through 27 program locations, employing 700 full- and part-time employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
New Jersey license as a physical therapist.
Certification by the State of New Jersey as a school physical therapist.
Fingerprint examination and approval.
Knowledge of and independence in using varied therapy treatment approaches, and knowledge of child development.
Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to perform physical activity.
Ability to maintain a safe working environment, adhere to professional ethical standards, travel to various locations, follow personnel policies and procedures, and observe standard health precautions.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing informal assessments; interpret and analyze data; provide written reports; and document progress clearly and concisely.
Develop educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with teachers.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revise therapy programs during individual and group treatment sessions.
Participate in department meetings, all-staff meetings, team meetings, and various school clinics.
Design, fabricate, adjust, or make minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individual students; make suggestions and monitor the provision of appropriate assistive technology.
Oversee the activities of Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, or therapy students, and cosign documentation according to discipline-specific practice standards and licensing regulations.
Maintain open communication with families or guardians and child study team case managers as required on an individual basis.
Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, classroom support staff, and resource staff while monitoring therapeutic programs.
Attend educational courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills.
Travel and/or conduct home visits as needed to meet individual needs.