Physical Therapist

Ampersand Therapy

• $124K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Illinois
  • Preferred experience in a school setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations for students referred under IDEA and prepare reports
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Help develop IEP or 504 plans for eligible students
  • Provide direct and indirect physical therapy services
  • Collaborate with staff regarding students' physical therapy needs
  • Train teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals in techniques and equipment
  • Maintain records of services provided
  • Travel to different schools to provide therapy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Direct impact on student success and well-being
  • Flexible working hours within the school year
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Physical Therapist

Pay Range:

$60-70/hour

Job Description:

Up to $70/hour | Markham, IL | Full-Time Hours| [redacted] School Year | Join our team and make an impact as a School-Based PT!

Position Details:
  • Caseload within the Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144
  • Full-Time


What You'll Do
  • Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of findings
  • Participate in meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary team
  • Participate in the development of IEP or 504 plans for eligible students
  • Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in education settings
  • Collaborate with other personnel regarding physical therapy and the students' needs
  • Delegate activities to teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals
  • Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use
  • Travel to and among schools to provide services
  • Maintain records of service provided
  • Lift, transfer, and position children and equipment as necessary
  • Supervise PTA as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.


What We're Looking For
  • Degree in Physical Therapy form an accredited program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois
  • School-based experience preferred, not required
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

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