Part-Time Physical Therapist
Location: Arrow Physical Therapy Services
2125 Wright Ave C1 La Verne, CA 91750
Description: Small Physical Therapy Clinic
Schedule: Pick your own schedule
Work during school hours (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Part-time (10-20 hrs per wk) based on student availability
Summers & school holidays off
Summer school optional
Compensation: Very competitive, paid per-visit, rate based on education & experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you: quirky, energetic, playful, warm, see the glass half full, compassionate, gentle, patient, flexible & love little humans? If so, we are looking for your type of person!
We also need you to be a Licensed Physical Therapist.
If you have a background in ABA, floor time, or psychology, that would be a terrific bonus!
Or, if you have a heart for, and experience (of any kind), with children/youth impacted by nuerodiversity, learning differences, developmental disorders, or trauma, we would love to chat with you!
We support students with IEP’s, throughout Pomona, Claremont and West Covina School Districts, ranging in age from 3-21 years. We service them in house, or at their local school sites.
In joining our team, we ask that you:
a) play a vital role in helping students access their educational programs
b) provide direct physical therapy services
c) collaborate with school staff, bus/transportation staff & families
d) ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct PT evaluations for IEP’s, to determine students’ current abilities & needs
- Develop measurable goals aligned with students’ IEPs
- Implement developed goals during weekly therapy sessions
- Provide direct physical therapy services (in clinic/school sites)
- Provide monthly consultation to teachers, aides & care givers/families
- Help promote student mobility, positioning & access to curriculum
- Fit, adjust & recommend mobility/adaptive equipment
- Provide training (school staff & caregivers) on equipment
- Maintain accurate treatment schedules (per student) by coordinating with teachers, parents, and transportation/bus staff to ensure therapy sessions are occurring consistently (according to IEPs)
- Track & maintain service logs daily, to record when each student was seen (date/duration/type of service)
- Document progress, prepare various reports & maintain records (per student)
- Be in compliance with IDEA, district guidelines, HIPAA, and FERPA
- Participate in IEP team meetings, present evaluation results, student progress, update goals & share progress reports
- Adapt therapy interventions to the school environment & individual student needs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted, California Physical Therapist License
- Previous experience in pediatrics (school-based or clinic setting)
- Experience with children who are neurodiverse, have learning differences, trauma, or various disorders/disabilities
- Strong understanding of IDEA & IEP procedures
- Knowledge of best practices in physical therapy
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Positive/cheerful attitude
- Hopeful/determined demeanor
- Ability to see strengths/value in all children, of all abilities
- Ability to acknowledge/celebrate victories students make
- Ability to respect parents & honor the grief they maybe experiencing raising a child with exceptional needs
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
- Part-time position (10-20 visits, per week)
- Visits will occur during school year (Aug - June)
- Visits will occur during school hours
- Summers & school holidays OFF
- Competitive pay
- Paid per visit
- Compensation based on education & experience ($70-$90 per hr)
REPORT TO
Lead PT
HOW TO APPLY
- Submit a cover letter or video, explaining why you believe this would be a dream job for you?
- Include your resume
- Attach a copy of your California PT license
- Share 3 references (phone & email contact info) who can vouch for your character and interaction style with children of varying abilities.
Send the above items (A-D) to [email protected].
Please use the subject line: “Part-Time PT Applicant”.
Thank you for interest! We are so excited to learn more about you & to determine if we would be a good fit!
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
