Physical Therapist (School Based) -

Mercury Group Staffing and Placement Services; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Physical Therapist (School Based) to work in Kayenta, Arizona. The role involves evaluating students, creating Individual Education Plans (IEP), and providing on-site physical therapy services. Candidates must have at least one year of experience with children with disabilities and hold an active Physical Therapy license in Arizona. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $65/hour and includes a travel package.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Review students' medical records and referrals.
• Perform evaluation procedures to establish performance guidelines.
• Plan and establish IEP goals and objectives.
• Administer physical therapy programs during site visits.
• Provide weekly on-site services during the school year.
• Attend scheduled IEP meetings and progress reports.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Ability to create Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Communication skills

Education

Active Physical Therapy license in AZ

Job description

About the job Physical Therapist (School Based) -

Job Title: Physical Therapist (School Based)

Duration: 52 weeks

Shift: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Local Pay Rate: $65/hour

Travel Package: $31 (Taxable) + $1372 Stipend = $2612 per week

• Review students medical records, physician referrals, child study team referrals, parent requests, and/or school psychologist evaluation recommendations for further testing.
• Perform evaluation procedures to establish performance guidelines.
• Provide formal written comprehensive test results of student assessment within 30 days from the date of evaluation.
• Plan, prepare, and establish appropriate written Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Attend students scheduled IEP meetings.
• Administer and implement physical therapy/occupational therapy programs during 12 site visits scheduled throughout the period of performance.
• Re-assess and revise programs as necessary, based on the changing status of the student.
• Instruct and teach students, families, and teachers as indicated on the IEP.
• Make referrals to other health professionals and integrate physical/occupational therapy programs with other aspects of health care.
• Confer with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain information and make recommendations for revisions in treatment programs.
• Supervise and train education technicians and/or certified teachers in occupational/physical therapy assistance to be carried out when the therapist is not at the school.
• Provide weekly on-site services during the school year, as warranted by student needs.
• Provide progress reports for individual students coinciding with the schools grading periods.
• Attend contract provider meetings with the Agency Special Education Office.
• Provide a copy of state certification to Kayenta Boarding School within two weeks of the beginning date of service.
• Inform the school of the specific provider, who must have an approved security background investigation clearance.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities
• Active Physical Therapy license in AZ

Submit your resume to [e-mail] and text [phone] to schedule your interview for this position.