Physical Therapist

Pillar Care Continuum • Livingston, NJ • 8h ago

Locations: Livingston, NJ

Program: Pillar High School

Salary Range: $72,000.00 to $76,000.00 annuall

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-3:15pm ; 12 months with approximately 8 weeks paid recess plus personal time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Predetermined school breaks/holidays (40 days), Paid personal Time, Sick Days, Employee Life Assistance Program, Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Secure Advantage, Discount at Local Childcare Academy and ADP Market Place.

SUMMARY:

Plans, monitors and executes therapy according to the needs of individual students; implements treatment programs; documents and supports educational activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts ongoing informal assessments; interprets and analyzes data; provides written reports; Documents progress in a clear and concise manner.

Develops educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with teachers.

Develops, implements, monitors and revises therapy programs during individual and group treatment sessions.

Submits written reports to appropriate sources according to schedule utilizing required formats/forms and maintains all service related records.

Participates in department meetings, all staff meetings and team meetings and various school clinics.

Participates and/or cooperates in the aquatic and hippotherapy program (if applicable) by planning and/or scheduling therapeutic treatment individually/groups.

Designs, fabricates, adjusts or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individual students; suggestions and monitors provision of appropriate assistive technology.

Oversees activities of Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides or therapy students and cosigns all documentation according to discipline specific practice standards and licensing regulations.

Maintains open communication with family/guardian and child study team case manager as required on an individual basis.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationship with teachers, classroom support staff, and resource staff while monitoring therapeutic programs.

Attends educational courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills; may conduct in-service programs for other staff members.

Travel and or home visits may be required to meet individual needs.

Performs other related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Participates in yearly hearing screenings using school equipment; documents results; notifies families /guardians

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied therapy treatment approaches; knowledge of child development

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors

Perform physical activities,

Maintain a safe working environment, adhere to ethical standards of the profession, travel to various locations, adhere to personnel policies, procedures and standard health precautions

QUALIFICATIONS:

New Jersey Department of Education Certification as Physical Therapist or eligible for emergency certification.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Physical Therapist from an accredited university and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Certification by State of New Jersey as a school Physical Therapist.

Approval of fingerprint examination.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here: Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org) (https://pillarnj.org/services/special-needs-schools/)

Monday-Friday, 8:15am-3:15pm

Salary Range: $72,000.00 to $76,000.00 annually

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