Physical Therapist (PT), Pediatrics - Per Diem

About the Role

Provides educationally based physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and consultations to pediatric clients within the educational environment. Services are delivered in conjunction with the school district’s child study teams and teachers, ensuring relevance to each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, including assessing effectiveness and modifying the plan of care as needed.
• Meets IEP mandates for each student.
• Maintains and completes all student documentation, records, and reports in an educationally based, timely, thorough, and professional manner, adhering to regulatory and department guidelines.
• Consults with the student’s child study team, teachers, family, paraprofessionals, district and non-district therapists, CST staff, contract coordinators, supervisors, and offsite directors to ensure optimal patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Attends and participates in required meetings, including school team meetings, student IEP meetings, CST meetings, and other necessary gatherings.
• Adjusts schedule flexibly to accommodate meetings without negatively impacting student treatment time.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• School certification by the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Educationally based pediatric experience preferred.

Pay

$61.35 hourly.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance, as well as supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.