What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at May Institute?
Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a part-time Physical Therapist at May ABA Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in West Springfield. As a Physical Therapist, you will interact with amazing students every day, ensuring the quality of Physical Therapy designed programs by supporting teaching staff in carrying out and incorporating therapeutic activities. In this role, you will drive communication with teachers and appropriate staff on the progress and needs of individual students by working in coordination and cooperation with the student, family, LEA, Educational team, Behavioral and Nursing teams. Duties will include conducting assessments, writing goals and objectives, training direct service teachers, and providing ongoing consultation to the teaching staff in their work with the students.
If you're passionate about transforming the lives of students and eager to turn your dedication into a rewarding career, we invite you to apply and be part of our impactful journey!
Get Ready to transform: Your Role in Action!
If you're passionate about transforming the lives of students and eager to turn your dedication into a rewarding career, we invite you to apply and be part of our impactful journey!
Get Ready to transform: Your Role in Action!
- Communicates with teachers and appropriate staff on the progress and needs of individual students
- Provides teachers consultation regarding physical therapy profiles and appropriate short and long term objectives within the individualized education plans (IEP) when appropriate
- Providing in-services to classroom staff
- Provides teacher with instructions and support necessary for them to carry out daily physical therapy programs with all children (STO’s, Rehabilitative Guidelines)
- Observe classrooms on a regular basis providing brief correction/positive feedback and suggestions to the teachers as needed
- Consulting to classroom staff regarding students' PT needs
- Providing direct service when deemed necessary
- Performing related physical therapy services as assigned
- Preserves the rights of each student and family
- Graduate of an approved program in physical therapy
- Valid and current license as an PT in Massachusetts
- Demonstrated commitment to student progress
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative of multi-tasking
- Finds enjoyment working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid training and certifications opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program
- 403B retirement plan with employer match
- Compensation We recognize and reward your expertise: $40/H$-$42/HR
Salary : $42