Physical Therapist (PT)

Sweetwater Care; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join a school-based program in Fresno, CA. The role focuses on promoting students' physical development within an educational setting and requires experience with pediatrics.

The position involves evaluating and treating students, documenting progress notes, and collaborating with staff to support individualized goals. A CA PT license, driver's license, and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT preferred)
• California PT license
• Experience working with children/pediatrics
• Valid California Driver's License
• Background check and fingerprinting/drug test required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat students with disabilities within the school setting.
• Maintain daily progress notes and attendance records.
• Write progress reports and participate in meetings.
• Provide care to children to promote development in the school environment.
• Develop and adjust written treatment plans for individual students.
• Report any safety concerns or unusual events regarding student care.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

School-based therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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.