Physical Therapist (Leave Coverage)- SY26-27

To apply directly to this position please go to the following link and apply:

https://ssec.schoolspring.com?jobid=5938735

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Physical Therapist license from the MA Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
• Bachelor’s degree or higher and completion of a Physical Therapy program accredited by APTA

PREFERRED

• Experience working with students in a school setting with academic, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges, learning or developmental disabilities, or autism preferred.

Work year: December 1-April 1

REPORTS TO: Director of Related and Specialized Services or his/her designee

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct student screenings and comprehensive evaluations related to the student’s access to the educational environment including interpreting and clearly communicating results and recommendations
• Participate in the IEP/504 process including team meetings
• Design, utilize, and implement intervention plans based on established best practices and documented research-based evidence
• Intervene in in the least restrictive environment to support student participation and achievements, as appropriate
• Evaluate and modify individual student interventions as necessary to address student needs and access to the educational environment and curriculum
• Select, modify, or customize adaptive equipment and assistive technology to facilitate school access and participation
• Adapt environments to facilitate student access and participation in the educational program
• Report progress related to annual goals and objectives, and make appropriate modifications to interventions as needed
• Implement various models of school-based service delivery such as Response to Intervention (RTI), consultation, group and individual services
• Work effectively with diverse student populations
• Consult with colleagues, school personnel, parents, and students
• Coordinate with all specialists (OT, SLP, Teachers,Behavior, Adaptive PE, Assistive Technology Team) to provide a comprehensive service delivery program for each child.
• Provide training and consultation for staff and families regarding PT services and interventions
• Provide supervision for physical therapy assistants, if applicable
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy service
• Caseload assignment is based on SSEC needs, and may change at any time including location of service delivery (which may include, but is not limited to school, community, and/or home settings)
• Follow the direction of the program director/coordinator/principal where assigned including procedures and protocols
• Schedule and prioritize assigned caseload
• May require the use of a personal automobile for travel between school sites, home, and clinic visits
• Physically manage and/or lift students when necessary.
• Participate in all required in-service training
• Follow all policies and procedures as established by the South Shore Educational Collaborative
• Use de-escalation and physical management procedures as prescribed in SSEC-approved Welle training program as needed and appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information for all SSEC staff, students, and their families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

Mandatory participation in all of the following SSEC-sponsored training to include but not limited to:

• Successful completion of SSEC-approved Welle training, full and/or recertification annually as appropriate.
• Maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of all SSEC-approved threat assessment training.

EOE

SSEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), gender, disability, genetic information, veteran status, political belief, religion, limited English speaking ability, or housing status.

Pay: $46.50 - $87.29 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47 - $87