Physical Therapist

Company Overview:

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy is an Approved Private Special Education School dedicated to providing specialized education and therapy services to students with complex disabilities related to Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury. We serve both day and residential students whose districts cannot meet their unique needs, developing individualized programs that integrate education with Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Recreation Therapy.

Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services tailored to children with complex disabilities, supporting their mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Your expertise will help enhance our students' quality of life through targeted care plans and innovative therapy techniques. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults.

Job Summary:

To support students with complex medical needs by assessing their functional mobility skills, providing individualized therapeutic interventions, acquiring, maintaining, and modifying durable medical equipment, and participating in interdisciplinary team collaboration to facilitate participation and success in school activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student information
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited program
• PA state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist
• Experience or an affiliation in a pediatric physical therapy setting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Ability to safely and efficiently transition from positions on the floor to standing
• Ability to safely position students in their wheelchairs or other adapted equipment
• Ability to transfer, lift, and/or stand students

Reports to: Physical Therapy Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the development and implementation of the IEP and treatment plans based on PT evaluation and assessment
• Assess and monitor the student’s functional skills and activity tolerance to create individualized treatment interventions
• Provide physical therapy interventions which may include but are not limited to therapeutic handling for improved function, gait training, transfer training, strengthening/stretching to all extremities, balance training, power mobility evaluation and training, and equipment maintenance and procurement
• Communicate and coordinate PT-related information with the student’s team members to maintain IEP and ISP goals
• Complete required documentation including daily notes, parent correspondence, letters of medical necessity, IEP’s, re-evaluations, and other reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date chart for assigned caseload
• Be an engaged interdisciplinary team member by communicating current needs and participating in creating collaborative solutions
• Participate in staff and student meetings as assigned, Orthopedic Rounds, and department in-services
• Provide home exercise programs, positioning/equipment instructions, and individualized training to family/caregivers of students as needed
• Provide individualized training on safe transfers, equipment management, and alternative positioning to staff as needed
• Maintain up to date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Physical Therapy profession
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday (8:45a-4p)

Salary: Qualifications and experience will assist in determining salary offer.

Enjoy a rewarding career with outstanding benefits, including a school-year schedule with holidays off, Paid Winter, Spring & Summer Breaks, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, a Flexible Spending Account, free lunch, and much more!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000