Physical Therapist - Part Time

The Cerebral Palsy League; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cerebral Palsy League seeks a Part-Time School Physical Therapist in Cranford, NJ to provide services under the student’s IEP. The PT will assess, plan, and implement goals, prepare progress notes, and collaborate with the direct service team and families.

Must hold NJ Department of Education Certification as a School Physical Therapist and an NJ License as a Physical Therapist, with experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing physical therapy to persons with developmental disabilities.
• NJ Department of Education Certification as a School Physical Therapist required.
• NJ License as Physical Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of families and students.
• Perform assessments and prepare reports as requested.
• Assist in formulation of goals with the Direct Service Team and be responsible for implementing IEP-based PT goals.
• Prepare daily notes, quarterly progress reports, and annual reviews as required.
• Provide instruction to interdisciplinary teams and families on PT techniques.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and provide updates and reports as needed.
• Attend meetings to provide updates and reports on PT progress.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabil

Education

NJ Department of Education Certification as a School Physical Therapist

NJ License as Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - CRANFORD, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $65.00 - $85.00Hourly,

Qualifications

• NJ Department of Education Certification as a School Physical Therapist
• NJ License as Physical Therapist
• Experience in providing physical therapy to persons with developmental disabilities

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and able to assist in a two-person lift of a child and/or adult. Must be able to do frequent bending, kneeling and sitting. Must be able to stand for multiple hours at a time.

Overall Description

To provide Physical Therapy as per Individualized Educational Program for students and to support the student's total program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safeguard each family/student's right to privacy, respect and confidentiality.
• Perform assessments and reports as requested.
• Assist in the formulation of goals and objectives with the Direct Service Team as assigned.
• Implement Physical Therapy Goals and objectives as written in the IEP.
• Prepare daily notes, quarterly progress reports, annual reviews and summaries and all other required documentation.
• Provide instruction to interdisciplinary team and family concerning appropriate techniques of physical therapy.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Provide updates, assessments and reports as required.
• Attend meetings to provide updates, reports, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, directions and changes as it relates to the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Participate in in-service programs as requested.
• Perform additional related duties as requested by the Principal.