Overview
Join our dynamic educational team as a School-Based Physical Therapist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the mobility, independence, and overall well-being of students within the school environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with educators, healthcare professionals, and families to develop tailored treatment plans that support students' physical development and academic success. As a key member of our school health services, you will deliver impactful therapy interventions that foster positive outcomes and promote active participation in school activities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of students’ physical abilities, including mobility, strength, coordination, and functional skills.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with each student’s unique needs, goals, and educational objectives.
- Provide hands-on therapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, trigger point therapy, orthopedics-focused treatments, and neurology-based approaches to improve functional outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, school nurses, parents, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and ensure seamless integration of therapy services within the school setting.
- Monitor student progress regularly and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation adhering to healthcare standards for medical terminology, physiotherapy practices, and electronic health records (EHR) management.
- Support discharge planning processes when students transition out of therapy or move to different care settings such as outpatient clinics or home health environments.
Requirements
- Valid licensure or certification as a licensed Physical Therapist with practicing experience in pediatric or school-based settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in patient care across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology, and home & community care.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical documentation standards relevant to physical therapy.
- Experience working with outpatient rehabilitation centers or inpatient hospital environments is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans utilizing physiotherapy techniques such as trigger point therapy and patient rehabilitation strategies.
- Familiarity with outpatient clinic experience and outpatient rehabilitation center practices is preferred.
- Excellent client communication skills to engage students and their families effectively while fostering a supportive environment.
- Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems and electronic health records (EHR) management for accurate documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Prior experience in discharge planning and acute care settings will be considered advantageous.
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts students' lives by promoting health, mobility, and confidence within an inspiring educational environment!
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
