Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to assist exceptional children in overcoming their physical barriers and excelling in an educational environment? If so, we would love to speak with you. The Birch Agency is currently recruiting Physical Therapists in Philadelphia, PA for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Our Physical Therapists play a crucial role in promoting motor development in students' everyday routines and activities, ensuring that students with disabilities can live and work independently.
Opportunities Available
Experience Needed
We are interested in working with Physical Therapists who have pediatric experience. We will consider PT’s with all levels of experience including new graduates.
Responsibilities
- Screen and assess student’s functional motor assessment
- Establish student’s ability to participate in school activities with or without assistance
- Promote an effective physical therapy care plan
- Coordinate physical therapy interventions within school program
- Participate in the development of IEP
- Provide therapy according to IEP
- Adapt environments to facilitate student access and participation in educational setting
- Consult with school personnel, parents and service agencies
- Provide instruction to other caregivers regarding physical management of students such as safe lifting, positioning, gross motor programs, equipment use, etc.
- Complete appropriate documentation according to the state guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy
- PA Licensure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64.67 - $69.19 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- PA- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person