Physical Therapist

Overview

• Provide specialized physical therapy services to students aged 6-20 with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Evaluate students and develop individualized therapy plans tailored to their needs and classroom routines.
• Utilize strategies like exercises, manual therapy, and assistive devices to enhance physical function and participation.
• Collaborate with caregivers and staff to ensure alignment of therapy plans across environments.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and other required data accurately.
• Work on-site in a structured environment with flexible hours Monday through Friday.
• Opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent employment based on performance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assess students using standardized tests, clinical observations, and medical/educational records.
• Develop and implement therapy programs addressing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments.
• Provide consultation and training to staff for therapeutic strategy implementation.
• Collaborate with caregivers to ensure therapy consistency across home and school settings.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive technology to support student needs.
• Maintain clinical and administrative records in compliance with program requirements.
• Perform additional duties as required to support student development and participation.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in developing therapy plans and documenting progress reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with caregivers and educational staff.
• Experience recommending and supporting adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and compliance.
• Flexibility to work on-site and adapt to student census needs.