Physical Therapist (School Based)

Job Title: Physical Therapist (School Based)

Location: Kayenta, AZ

Duration: 52 weeks

Shift: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Local Pay Rate: $65/hour

Travel Package: $31 (Taxable) + $1372 Stipend = $2612 per week

Job Details:

• Review students medical records, physician referrals, child study team referrals, parent requests, and/or school psychologist evaluation recommendations for further testing.
• Perform evaluation procedures to establish performance guidelines.
  
• Provide formal written comprehensive test results of student assessment within 30 days from the date of evaluation.
• Plan, prepare, and establish appropriate written Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Attend students scheduled IEP meetings.
  
• Administer and implement physical therapy/occupational therapy programs during 12 site visits scheduled throughout the period of performance.
• Re-assess and revise programs as necessary, based on the changing status of the student.
• Instruct and teach students, families, and teachers as indicated on the IEP.
  
• Make referrals to other health professionals and integrate physical/occupational therapy programs with other aspects of health care.
• Confer with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain information and make recommendations for revisions in treatment programs.
• Supervise and train education technicians and/or certified teachers in occupational/physical therapy assistance to be carried out when the therapist is not at the school.
• Provide weekly on-site services during the school year, as warranted by student needs.
• Provide progress reports for individual students coinciding with the schools grading periods.
• Attend contract provider meetings with the Agency Special Education Office.
  
• Provide a copy of state certification to Kayenta Boarding School within two weeks of the beginning date of service.
• Inform the school of the specific provider, who must have an approved security background investigation clearance.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities
• Active Physical Therapy license in AZ
  

Submit your resume to jobs@mercurygroupstaffing.com and text (267) 209-3262 to schedule your interview for this position.

Job ID: SE 23246