Physical Therapist School PT Virtual
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. This is a part-time, Virtual role as an Physical Therapist (PT) serving a school located in WY. The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
- Must have state License as Physical Therapist in CO or WY
- Must have virtual school PT experience (2+ years as a virtual school based PT)
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- Experience working with children
- 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
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
- 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
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
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401K (W2)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
