Vallivue School District is seeking a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services in the school setting (ages 3 to 21) 2.5 days a week not to exceed 19.5 hrs weekly. The candidate would collaborate with highly effective special ed teams as well as our full time physical therapist.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide physical therapy treatments according to the PT’s treatment plan.
- Assess the patient’s presentation and performance to determine current level of function and measure change.
- Communicates with other PT and school team regarding patient progress, problems, and change in status.
- Communicate, instruct, and educate various school personnel, such as teachers and paraprofessionals on exercise programs, use of assistive devices, transfer techniques, and patient handling and positioning techniques.
- Documents daily treatment notes in a timely and professional manner. Maintain patient/student confidentiality according to HIPPA and FERPA laws.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent situations per protocols.
- Complies with the Idaho State Physical Therapy Act.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist school/program.
- Currently registered and licensed by the State of Idaho.
- Self motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Candidate must be detail and goal-oriented.
- Physical ability to lift and transfer children and participate in handling and doing floor activities with children.
- Experience with patient transfers and knowledge of various durable medical equipment devices (i.e. walkers, gait trainers, wheelchairs) is strongly encouraged.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate well with various caregivers and professionals including teachers, OT, SLP, paraprofessionals, bus staff, parents, and parents.
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding of technology including common computer applications (Google, Microsoft Office, internet)
- Valid Idaho driver’s license and reliable transportation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
