Physical Therapist

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 84 000 - 105 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Excel Academy Charter Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to support students in the school setting. The role covers 2 days per week with flexible days, and the listed salary is $83,750 to $105,000 annually for full-time, prorated to 0.4 FTE.

You will assess students, collaborate with teachers and families, develop plans, demonstrate exercises, and educate families on adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Excel’s mission and values
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Willingness to support others and work in a team
• Openness to change and willingness to receive feedback for improvement

Responsabilités

• Assess students' conditions and needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, students and families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student's support team.
• Develop and propose a plan for students with tasks to meet their goals.
• Demonstrate exercises that help students perform daily tasks.
• Evaluate a student's home or workplace and identify potential improvements.
• Educate a student's family about how to help care for and accommodate them.
• Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment for daily living.
• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Strong communication

Formation

Massachusetts PT license

Description du poste

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.

About the Role

The part-time Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring that students are provided adequate support to find success in the school setting.

Salary: $83,750 - $105,000 annually at full-time, prorated to 0.4 FTE

Hours: 2 days/week. The days of the week are flexible and we can work to accommodate your schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess students' conditions and needs;
• Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student's support team;
• Develop and propose a plan for students with specific tasks that will help them meet their goals;
• Demonstrate exercises that can help students better perform everyday tasks;
• Evaluate a student's home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs;
• Educate a student's family about how to help care for and accommodate them;
• Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment that will helpthem with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids; and
• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies.

Qualifications

• AValid Massachusetts PT license;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.