Part Time Physical Therapist

Solterra Academy•New Britain, CT

15d•$40 - $65

About The Position

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 who require intensive intervention for severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. The school seeks a Physical Therapist to provide individualized services that help students reach their full potential. The therapist collaborates with clinicians, teachers, administration, and classroom support staff to address students’ needs and support their success in the program. This is a part-time position for 30 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Physical Therapist prepares and implements student IEP goals, tracks and reports progress, participates in planning and placement team meetings, and assesses and treats identified gross motor disorders. The therapist also develops treatment plans and differentiated activities, coordinates interventions with families and other team members, and completes required documentation. Candidates must hold Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure in Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program. At least one year of experience working with children is required. A master’s degree and experience with children exhibiting severe behaviors are preferred. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification is required and must be maintained throughout employment; initial training is provided after hire. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of the required pre-employment background screening, which includes drug testing based on the position description and job requirements.

Requirements

Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure in Physical Therapy.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
Minimum of one year of experience working with children.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided by Solterra Academy.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification, with the first training course provided after hire and certification maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, including drug testing based on the position description and job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with children exhibiting severe behaviors.

Responsibilities

Prepare student IEP goals and objectives in SMART format.
Implement IEPs as approved by the PPT.
Develop systems to track student progress toward IEP goals.
Submit report card narratives and IEP progress marks by required deadlines, proofreading and editing as needed.
Prepare for and participate in PPTs.
Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene, and follow up on identified gross motor disorders.
Conduct triennial assessments and produce thorough reports within required timelines.
Develop written treatment plans and implement engaging, differentiated lessons and activities to improve students’ gross motor skills.
Partner with students, families, and primary team members to define and implement interventions addressing prevention of delays, promotion of independence, remediation of loss of function, and compensation for deficits.
Collaborate with families and other caregivers or service providers to develop home programs when appropriate and provide family education and training.
Complete BIRs and Restraint/Seclusion Documentation in a timely manner.