Physical Therapist (PT)

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for school-based services in Fresno, CA. You will evaluate and treat students with disabilities, maintain progress notes, and collaborate with school staff to support student development.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, California PT license, pediatrics experience, valid CA driver's license, and ability to pass background checks and fingerprinting. Masters/Doctorate preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• California License to practice as a physical therapist.
• Experience working with children/pediatrics.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Background check and drug test; fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate/treat students with disabilities and maintain daily progress notes.
• Complete daily attendance records, write progress reports, and attend meetings.
• Provide care to children with various disabilities to promote development in the school environment.
• Maintain detailed records of students with PT needs and goals.
• Form and prep written treatment plans for each student.
• Protect students from preventable injury and report unusual safety events.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Child development focus

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

California PT License

Job description

FullShift Staffing is currently hiring Physical Therapists for school-based positions. A longstanding school district for children is currently seeking Physical Therapists for their 2023-2024 school year. You will be tasked with promoting the physical, emotional, and social growth of the students participating in their programs. PTs who are looking for an opportunity to work in a welcoming/collaborative environment are encouraged to apply directly to this job post.

Location: Fresno, CA

Schedule will depend on the school selected.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate/treat students with disabilities and maintain daily progress notes.
• Complete daily attendance records, write progress reports, and attend meetings.
• Provide care to children with various disabilities to promote their development in the school environment.
• Maintains continuing, detailed documented records of students known or suspected of having physical therapy needs.
• Aids in the process of forming physical therapy goals for students.
• Reviews and applies student’s individual’s goals.
• Forms and preps written treatment plans for each individual student.
• Protect students from preventable injury, discomfort, and/or illness.
• Report/document all unordinary events concerning student’s safety and development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate (Bachelors) of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• California License to practice as a physical therapist.
• Prior experience working with children/pediatrics.
• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Will need to successfully pass a background check, and drug test
• Will require fingerprinting.

Preferred Skills:

• Masters/Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Prior experience working at an educational facility.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.