Physical Therapist

Paterson Public School District; Paterson (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paterson Public School District is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services to students with physical and functional limitations within the educational environment.

The role requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a valid New Jersey PT license. You will assess students, develop IEP-aligned plans, and collaborate with teachers, nurses, and families in Paterson, NJ. Excellent communication and record-keeping are essential.

Formación

• Hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid New Jersey Physical Therapist license issued by the NJ State Board.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and initiative.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, and provide PT services to students with physical and educational needs.
• Understand PT principles, child development, gross motor skills, mobility, balance, and functional movement in school settings.
• Develop and implement individualized PT interventions and treatment plans to support IEP goals.
• Understand IDEA and NJ regulations governing special education and related services.
• Collaborate with Child Study Teams, teachers, therapists, nurses, and parents to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate treatment records, monitor IEP goals, and document services per district procedures.
• Communicate effectively in English with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement individualized PT interventions and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with school teams to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and service documentation.
• Monitor IEP goals and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff in English.

Conocimientos

Integrity

Professionalism

Initiative

Communication

Collaboration

IEP understanding

Educación

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Descripción del empleo

Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or an equivalent qualifying degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid New Jersey Physical Therapist license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, in accordance with applicable New Jersey laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate excellent integrity, good moral character, professionalism, and initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, evaluate, and provide physical therapy services to students with physical, motor, developmental, and functional limitations that impact their ability to access and participate in educational activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical therapy principles, child growth and development, gross motorskills, mobility, balance, coordination, posture, and functional movement within theeducational environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement individualized physical therapy interventions, treatment plans, and strategies to support students' educational needs and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current federal and New Jersey rules and regulations governing special education, including IDEA, N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Child Study Team procedures, and related services requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with Child Study Teams, teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language specialists, school nurses, administrators, and parents to support student progress.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate treatment records, document student progress, monitor IEP goals, and complete required service documentation in accordance with district procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student performance data and assist classroom teachers in implementing strategies that support students' physical and functional needs within the school environment.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Physical Therapist

Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5974719
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or an equivalent qualifying degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid New Jersey Physical Therapist license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, in accordance with applicable New Jersey laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate excellent integrity, good moral character, professionalism, and initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, evaluate, and provide physical therapy services to students with physical, motor, developmental, and functional limitations that impact their ability to access and participate in educational activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical therapy principles, child growth and development, gross motorskills, mobility, balance, coordination, posture, and functional movement within theeducational environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement individualized physical therapy interventions, treatment plans, and strategies to support students' educational needs and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current federal and New Jersey rules and regulations governing special education, including IDEA, N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Child Study Team procedures, and related services requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with Child Study Teams, teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language specialists, school nurses, administrators, and parents to support student progress.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate treatment records, document student progress, monitor IEP goals, and complete required service documentation in accordance with district procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student performance data and assist classroom teachers in implementing strategies that support students' physical and functional needs within the school environment.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]