Physical Therapist

Kelly Pediatric Therapy; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship with Clinical Directors

Access to a lending library

Collaborative team resources

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy in Northampton County, Nazareth is looking for a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services within local schools. This full-time position follows the school calendar from September through June, offering a 1099 independent contracting arrangement that allows for enhanced flexibility.

Key responsibilities include screening students, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. We offer competitive rates and a supportive environment including mentorship and an extensive lending library for therapy resources.

Qualifications

• Valid state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests.
• Plan and provide specialized therapy techniques through sessions.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop IEPs.
• Evaluate student progress and readiness for therapy termination.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom activities.
• Compile, maintain, and file required reports and records.

Skills

Therapeutic assessment

IEP collaboration

Documentation

Child communication

Education

Valid state license as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services for a local school district. This is a full time opportunity mirroring the school calendar September through June.

• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.
• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
• Access to our Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for supports and resources for innovative programming, school and caseload stability, and team collaboration for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments.
• Plan and provide appropriate specialized physical therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with physical therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop IEPs.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities.
• Collaborate with parents in the physical therapy program of their child.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials.
• Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession.

Company Profile

Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we're a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention. Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you). Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

Qualifications

• Valid state license as a Physical Therapist
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances