School-Based Physical Therapist; PT​/PTA)

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The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT (SPGCT) is growing and looking for a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our school-based therapy team in Connecticut.

This is a great opportunity for a pediatric PT/PTA who enjoys working with children, collaborating with educators and related service providers, and creating fun, functional therapy experiences that help students participate more fully in their school environment.

In addition to physical therapy, SPGCT offers families a broad scope of services including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, ABA, and aquatic therapy, creating exciting opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Pediatric-focused work in educational environments
• Collaboration with teachers, families, and related service providers
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Opportunities to contribute to and grow SPGCT's pediatric PT program
• Creative, engaging, and evidence-based approach to therapy
• Supportive leadership and a team that values your ideas and expertise

• Evaluating students and determining appropriate physical therapy needs, as applicable
• Conducting family interviews and providing education regarding therapy recommendations and student needs
• Creating individualized treatment plans based on each student's functional needs and goals
• Providing treatment to improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, motor skills, posture, and functional movement
• Supporting students with developmental, orthopedic, and mobility needs
• Implementing therapy in fun, creative, and engaging ways appropriate for each student
• Assessing student progress and modifying treatment approaches as needed
• Supporting students' ability to safely participate in school activities and routines
• Providing instruction and education to students, families, and school staff regarding safety, positioning, mobility, and home exercise programs when appropriate
• Collaborating with teachers, families, school staff, and other healthcare and related service professionals
• Participating in multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities
• Supporting appropriate use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, orthotics, and mobility devices
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation and billing
• Participating in department, school, and PT staff meetings as appropriate
• Ensuring student health, safety, dignity, and well-being at all times

• Performing additional responsibilities as assigned by administration
• Experience with some or all of the following areas is highly valued:
• Developmental motor skills
• Movement and mobility
• Strengthening
• Motor learning

• Recreation, play, and leisure
• Daily care activities and routines
• Equipment design, fabrication, and fitting
• Tone management

• Posture, positioning, and lifting
• Orthopedics
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Aquatic therapy/swimming

• Current Connecticut Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license, as applicable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with children and families
• Ability to safely assist, transfer, and support students as needed
• Physica…