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Location: Modesto,California,United States
Physical Therapist - Contract
Location: Modesto, CA
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
- At least one year of experience in a school setting or serving school-aged students with disabilities.
- A Master’s degree in physical therapy.
- Valid physical therapy license from the State of California.
- Registration with the American Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proof of insurance if using your own vehicle.
Job Description
- Work with students with disabilities and serious health impairments to analyze risk and problem-solve effectively.
- Assess students' orthopedic status, quality of movement, postural control, and gross motor functioning.
- Establish realistic goals and design and implement a program for each student.
- Monitor and assess physical therapy services and programs for educational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Assist in the development of students' IEPs, including goal development.
- Attend meetings and assist IEP teams in identifying the physical therapy needs of the students.
- Provide consultative assistance and training to the classroom teacher and other staff.
- Communicate with outside service providers and/or medical personnel about students' progress.
- Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress.
- Recommend adjustments in the school environment when needed.
- Train staff to lift, move, and position students with disabilities up to age 22.
Benefits:
- Lucrative pay!
- Long-term contract!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available!
- Principal is well respected and liked!
If that's you, let's talk!
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