School Physical Therapist (PT)

Company: HealthPRO Management Services, Inc.
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: January 29, 2019

Job Description:

Overview Physical Therapist- PT, Pediatric School Based Therapy Join our Pediatric School Based Team and use your passion for Physical Therapy to help make a difference in a child's life!

• School Physical Therapist position available to begin in September!
• Suffolk County, VA
• Full Time / 7 Hours daily / 35 hours weekly
• 1- 3 schools / K-12th Grade We value our physical therapists and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child's life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development
  • Continuing Education and more! HealthPRO--/Heritage is a national leading provider of highly skilled Physical Therapists and educators. We hire Physical Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Physical Therapy that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented PT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company. The primary purpose of the Physical Therapy position is diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment of pediatric students in a school or home setting with the goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within an educational model of practice. Qualifications:
    • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. (or Master's Degree with )
    • Must hold a current license to practice in the state of practice
    • Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development Responsibilities:
      • Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to developmental, neuromuscular, congenital, skeletal, disability-related, and acquired conditions as:
        • Development delays, incoordination, musculoskeletal Pain, strength and range of motion difficulties, orthopedic injuries, gait deviations, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular diseases, torticollis, Spina Bifida, etc.
          • Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations in the area of physical therapy to determine students need for services or need of dismissal from services
          • Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Physical Therapy services
          • Provide Physical Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
          • Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, daily notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP's Looking forward to speaking with you! Kerri Ann Kerley, Recruitment - Pediatric Division, School Team Call: Text: Email: Responsibilities --- Conduct Screenings and Assessments --- Deliver Treatment Services --- Maintain Effective Communication, Collaborate with Multiple disciplines to determine best care --- Provide documentation in accordance with company guidelines: Ensure that progress is properly represented in documentation --- Exhibit Professionalism at all times --- Adheres to all policies of company, including job descriptions, certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient rights. --- Ability to work in a team-like atmosphere, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of therapists, teaching staff, physicians, social workers and students family members Qualifications Education --- Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or BS with equivalent work experience. Performance Experience --- Successful completion of State Certification Examination for Physical Therapy --- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development --- Must hold a current license in the state of practice Recruiter : Email Address

            Keywords: HealthPRO Management Services, Inc., Suffolk , School Physical Therapist (PT), Healthcare , Suffolk, Virginia

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