Physical Therapist (School Based) - Kayenta, AZ

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

Job summary

A staffing and placement service in Arizona seeks a Physical Therapist for school-based work. You'll review medical records, perform evaluations, and create IEP goals for students with disabilities. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of $65/hour and additional travel benefits. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in similar settings. Engage in providing direct therapy and reporting progress throughout the school year, ensuring the needs of students are met effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review student’s medical records and referrals.
• Perform evaluation procedures to establish performance guidelines.
• Plan and establish appropriate Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Attend student’s scheduled IEP meetings.
• Administer and implement therapy programs during site visits.
• Provide progress reports coinciding with school’s grading periods.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Job description

Physical Therapist (School Based) - Kayenta, AZ

About the job

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

Mercury Group Staffing welcomes physical therapists to expand their careers in school-based settings. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth, we're committed to helping you succeed in your professional journey. Connect with us today to schedule an interview and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Review student’s 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 student’s 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 school’s grading periods.
• Attend contract provider meetings with the Agency Special Education Office.
• Provide a copy of state certification to Kayenta Boarding School within weeks of the beginning date of service.
• Inform the school of the specific provider, who must have an approved security background investigation clearance.
• Be aware that additional service days or any changes to the contract/obligation will not be allowed without receiving modification approval from the contracting officer.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities