Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organization in Philadelphia. We have been serving children and families since 1974, focusing on emotional, academic, and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people, and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate evaluations of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings.
• Participate in meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to children.
• Collaborate with other school 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.
• Lift, transfer, and position children and equipment as necessary.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a current license as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania. A Bachelor's degree is preferred for the Physical Therapist Assistant role.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist: Required to have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Physical Therapist Assistant: Required to have an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and proficiency in using adaptive equipment are essential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire).
• Company-paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service.
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy).

Pay

• Salary for Physical Therapist: $76,194.
• Salary for Physical Therapist Assistant with an AA degree: $52,600.
• Salary for Physical Therapist Assistant with a BA degree: $55,524.

Schedule

This is a 10-month position, 5 days per week, providing services in multiple school locations in Philadelphia.

Benefits

• An outstanding, inclusive work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire).
• Company-paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service.
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy).

Corona Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.