Physical Therapist - PART-TIME Washington, D.C. Mid Level In Person or Hybrid; Remote​/In Person

Up to $100 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

M-F (2-3 hours per day, flexible times/schedule)

Location

Washington, D.C.

The Physical Therapist will be working within a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts.

Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

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• Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis
• Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools
• Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
• Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner to keep the document always current
• Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
• Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs
• Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, teacher of visually impaired, assistive technologists, music therapists, nursing, and research department.
• Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
• Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
• Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
• Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
• Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

• Must have a valid District of Columbia License as a Physical Therapist.
• Must have 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds independently.
• Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
• Research experience and NDT training is preferred.
• MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.

Your support can help transform lives and advance brain injury research and treatment.