Physical Therapist

An educational based physical therapists evaluates and treats children from age 3 to 18 who have problems moving and performing other physical activities. The physical therapists work with children and the school staff to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in the school environment.

Essential job responsibilities of the physical therapist include:

• Evaluates student's functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments that impact their function within the educational setting.
• Determines eligibility of service as appropriate.
• Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the student, school staff and family.
• Participates in development of all educational reports and attends meetings when appropriate.
• Implements treatment plan and adjusts treatment goals and intervention based on need.
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Trains school staff in proper safety techniques for transfers and positioning needs of students with physical limitations.
• Participates in walking, running, jumping, standing, bending, stooping and sitting in order to provide demonstration for students of the specific targeted skill desired.
• Utilizes personal gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities in order to ensure safety of students who may demonstrate unpredictable movements.
• Assesses the need for equipment (orthotics/mobility devices/standers etc.) appropriate for the student to participate functional within their school environment.
• Maintains the fit and integrity of the equipment needed.
• Provides education and training to the student, teacher, and school staff regarding the proper management and positioning of equipment.
• Maintains all required documentation and progress monitoring according to specific program systems for the physical therapy service provided.
• Provides classroom monitoring and individual services to teachers and students in both special and general education.
• Communicates with school staff, LEA and parents regarding concerns.
• Travel via personal vehicle to various job site throughout assigned area in order to provide physical therapy services to eligible students.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain state license.

Qualifications

• 
  Masters Degree
• PA State License
• Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Pediatric and School based experience required
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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