Physical Therapist (School)

About the role

We're hiring a School Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team at The Bancroft School - Mountainside. Our mission is to provide exceptional therapeutic services to students with special needs, helping them reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and consultative physical therapy services, including assessments and treatments.
• Develops treatment plans based on IPP, IEP, and approved behavior plans.
• Conducts diagnostic assessments and reviews individual student records.
• Administers standardized tests, performs formal and informal assessments, and provides recommendations.
• Works with students, family members, residential direct care givers, education faculty, and staff members in the educational environment.
• Assists in developing individual educational goals and objectives.
• Provides individual, group, and integrated direct treatment, therapy, and skill development.
• Encourages independence and competency in students.
• Schedules sessions according to individual needs and School District mandates.
• Recommends adaptive equipment and environmental accommodations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a minimum entry-level BS degree.
• Current N.J. State Physical Therapist license.
• N.J. State School certification.

Qualifications

• Compassion and dedication to working with students with special needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of APTA Code of Ethical Practice, N.J. Physical Therapy Practice Act, and N.J. DOE guidelines.

Skills

• Proficiency in using adaptive equipment and techniques.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more. Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

$75,000 - $92,000

Schedule

Full-time (12 month)