Physical Therapist

TheraPeds • Manville, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide Physical Therapy (PT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Physical Therapy (PT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
• State License as Physical Therapist
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• Experience working with children
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Nice To Haves

• National License: APTA (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Providing therapy services to students
• Conducting assessments
• Developing IEP plans
• Evaluating progress
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
• Direct therapy
• Consultation
• Evaluations
• Case management
• Supervision of a PTA
• Documentation, administrative, and planning time
• Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.
• Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.
• Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
• Planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level