Physical Therapist

Overview

• Provide physical therapy services to students aged 6 to mid-20s with developmental disabilities or autism.
• Evaluate students and develop individualized therapy programs tailored to their needs and classroom routines.
• Utilize various strategies such as exercises, manual therapy, and adaptive techniques to enhance physical function.
• Collaborate with caregivers and staff to ensure therapy plans align across home and school environments.
• Recommend and support the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology to aid student participation.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records in compliance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Work on-site in a structured environment with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assess students using standardized tests, clinical observations, and medical/educational record reviews.
• Develop and implement therapy programs addressing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Provide consultation and training to staff for effective carryover of therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate with caregivers to ensure therapy plans are integrated into home routines.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive technology to support student needs.
• Ensure therapy sessions are conducted effectively within the allocated 30-minute timeframe.
• Perform other related duties as required to support student development.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with pediatric populations, autism spectrum, or developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing individualized therapy programs.
• Strong documentation skills for clinical and administrative records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with caregivers and educational staff.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive technology for therapy purposes.
• Experience in providing consultation and training to support therapeutic strategies.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with program and regulatory requirements.