Physical Therapist (PT)

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a qualified contract Physical Therapist to deliver school-based PT services to students with special needs in Brownsville, Texas. The role involves collaborating with District personnel to assess motor skills and functional living needs, and delivering evaluations and therapy in alignment with policies and professional standards.

The PT will perform direct and indirect services, collect data, and work with teachers to support students’ participation in the

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Texas PT license.
• School-based/pediatric PT experience preferred.
• Experience assessing and providing therapy to students with disabilities and motor needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based PT services across Brownsville schools.
• Assess students' motor, mobility, and functional living needs.
• Provide direct and indirect PT services based on educational requirements.
• Collect data to monitor progress and effectiveness of interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support participation.
• Provide training to teachers and staff on mobility, positioning, and equipment.

Skills

Collaboration

Motor skills assessment

Pediatric PT

Data collection

Education

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Brownsville, United States

Adelphi is seeking a qualified contract Physical Therapist (PT) to provide school-based physical therapy services to students with special needs throughout various schools in Brownsville, Texas.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with District personnel to assess and address students’ motor skills and functional living needs through evaluation, direct and indirect therapy services in accordance with District policies and established professional standards.

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Facility Type: School
• Shift Schedule: Elementary School 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
• High School 8:30 am – 4:10 pm

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas.
• School-based and/or pediatric physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience assessing and providing therapeutic services to students with disabilities and functional motor needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide school-based physical therapy services to students in various schools throughout Brownsville.
• Assess students’ motor, mobility, functional living, positioning, and school-access needs.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy services based on students’ identified educational and functional needs.
• Collect and maintain data to monitor student progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other school personnel to support students’ functional participation in the school environment.
• Provide training and consultation to teachers and District staff regarding therapy strategies, mobility, positioning, equipment, and student support needs.
• Complete required District documentation, including attendance records, assurance logs, session notes, assessment reports, and other Special Services records.
• Follow District policies, procedures, campus protocols, dress code, instructional calendar, and administrative chain of command.
• Sign in at the campus office when reporting to a school and remain on-site for the duration of the assigned service period.
• Attend required meetings, consultations, staff development activities, and planning sessions and perform other related PT duties as assigned.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.