Physical Therapist - Early Childhood Center - 2025-2026

Pattonville School District; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for their Early Childhood Center. This role involves assessing developmental delays and providing essential intervention programs to support children's learning processes. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in physical therapy and a Missouri license, with a preference for experience in pediatrics. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to the growth and development of young learners while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy required.
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students for physical limitations and develops educational programs.
• Provides training for educational staff and supervises programs.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Physical therapy assessment

Intervention program development

Education

Master’s degree in physical therapy

Missouri Physical Therapy License

Job description

Physical Therapist - Early Childhood Center - 2025-2026

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Description: Physical Therapist - Early Childhood Center - 2025-2026

Position Summary: Identifies specific delays or deficits in the development process, assesses physical limitations and provides intervention programs to establish the foundation essential to the learning process.

Salary

• Salary is determined based on years of experience
• Pay Band OTPT
• $44,060 - $103,120
• This is the 2024-2025 salary rate. The rate will be adjusted to reflect 2025-2026 once finalized.
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical therapy
• Missouri Physical Therapy License
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluates students for physical limitations, developmental delays, sensory-motor dysfunction, perceptual-motor abilities, self-help skills, functional daily living skills and adaptive equipment needs; and develops and administers educational programs based on evaluation results.
• Provides training for educational staff and supervises programs conducted by educational staff.
• Monitors utilization of prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive appliances.
• Provides home programs for parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Participates in district and department meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in continuing education and researches current treatment methods.
• Assists with orientation of new staff members.
• Maintains student records and prepares other reports as requested.
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies and submits requisitions as needed.
• Participates in staffing meetings, department meetings, parent programs, and conferences.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the public.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and students.
• Provides consultation to teachers and paraprofessionals regarding individualized handling and positioning techniques, adaptive equipment, materials and programs as needed.
• Serves on committees making recommendations to the director of early childhood.
• Attends IEP and other student meetings when necessary and develops individualized goals and objectives for assigned students.
• Corresponds/communicates with students' doctors, orthopedists, and orthotics on regular basis to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinates Medicaid billing for all related services.
• Secures adaptive equipment for students as necessary.
• Travels to various program/site locations in the Pattonville School District.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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