Physical Therapist - PT or FT Available

Physical Therapist Center School, part of the Positive Regard Network,

invites applicants for the position of Registered Physical Therapist.

Position is full time or part time, 52 weeks per year. Competitive

salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package

including four weeks of vacation time. Center School is a full-year

private day school serving students ages 5-22 with a variety of special

needs, with programs in both Holyoke and Chicopee, MA. The Physical

Therapist will provide physical therapy services to students as outlined

in the student?s IEP, both through individual and group services as well

as mentoring and training staff in supporting PT services for the

student in daily classroom work. The PT works in conjunction with the

SLP, BCBA, OT, and Special Education Teachers and Interventionists to

assist students in all aspects of their schooling and development. This

position requires licensure by the Division of Professional Licensure as

a Registered Physical Therapist; with a Doctoral or Master?s in Physical

Therapy. There is a preference for a candidate who also maintains

Connecticut licensure, as we also have programming in Enfield, CT.

Position Responsibilities: Provides supervision, mentoring and training

for all staff delivering physical therapy services in the school.

Collaborates with Teachers and other allied health staff to provide

comprehensive and appropriate services to students. Creates, supports

and implements by action ADL, transitional and travel skill protocols

for students. Writes IEPs in conjunction with Teachers. Develops,

implements and manages physical therapy curriculum and assessment

materials. Administers physical therapy assessments to students,

including the school?s swimming pool as a therapeutic environment, and

prepares correspondence reports, as needed. Prepares updates and reports

for presentation at district team meetings and attends team meetings as

requested. Plans and provides training for school staff as needed or

requested. Adheres to professional licensure standards while upholding

the school model of treatment. Supervises college interns as assigned.

Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences,

workshops or other courses for professional development. Job

Requirements Doctorate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work

visa required Contact Information Taylor Wallburg, HR Manager 1913

Northampton Street Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 Phone: ... Fax:

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