Physical Therapist (SBT) - Stamford, CT
About The Position
Constellation is looking to add a School-Based Physical Therapists to our team who will provide services including evaluations, interventions, and lead individual and small group sessions. The PT will work collaboratively with school team members and other therapists. Provide documentation and attend and report at IEP meetings. The role is in sync with the school calendar, with the mission to empower school-age children to achieve their goals. Responsibilities include evaluations, interventions, leading small group sessions, and active collaboration with school teams and other therapists. Attend and contribute to IEP meetings.
Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Connecticut State Licensed Physical Therapist.
Nice To Haves
- Field work in pediatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gather information needed to evaluate a child by reviewing records and communicating with the school team.
- Administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures, taking into consideration a student' age, developmental level handicapping condition, and educational placement.
- Administer screening of a child to determine appropriate PT needs
- Interpret assessment results to develop or modify physical therapy intervention plans.
- Plan and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation.
- Participate in the IEP process, engages in consensual decision making with school team.
- Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel, administrators, parents and community members.
- Provide accurate documentation of the assessment and intervention results.
- Facilitate transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre-school, pre-school to school etc.).
- May supervise Level I/ Level II field work students.
- May mentor newer PT
- May supervise PTA
- Identify emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Paid time off
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Career Level
Mid Level
