Jobs at Partners in Special Education (Now Hiring) — 7 open

Starting Pay Range

$50.00 - $57.50 - Hourly

Depending on experience

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate in the development of appropriate IEPs and IFSPs
• Recommend appropriate accommodations and modifications tailored to the specific needs of the student
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams evaluating students with suspected gross and/or fine motor issues as well as any physical mobility needs.
• Review student records, organize information, and determine appropriate assessment battery.
• Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write reports.
• Assess students’ physical motor skills and functioning and make recommendations.
• Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
• Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Pain Management, Persistence, Energy Level Maintains patient records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress, and treatments.
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; participating in research programs; evaluating new equipment, devices, and techniques.
• Maintain legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, and professional standards.
• Update job knowledge by tracking trends in new techniques and approaches; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents and teachers.
• Five years of successful Physical Therapist experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program and pass a state licensure exam.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.