California Elementary School Physical Therapist Job

San Bernadino, CA Elementary School Physical Therapist

ProCare is currently looking for a candidate to work with a school district as an itinerant Physical Therapist near San Bernadino. This is a phenomenal opportunity for the upcoming school year with a sympathetic and supportive team of administrators on staff. This is a full-time position for an elementary school population. 

Job Description:

• Full-time position
  • Full School Year

Job Duties: 

• Diagnose student fine motor/gross motor needs through analysis of test results, observations, and information from parents and teacher consultation.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives/IFSP outcomes for students with fine motor and gross motor impairments which prevent the student from accessing their general education curriculum.
• Develop and train staff and students on the effective implementation of safe transition supports, safe lifting, environmental accessibility/mobility, adaptive equipment access and evacuation drills.
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding the various aspects of motor skills development and associated supports and their impact on achievement.
• Work in partnership with physical education teachers on strategies and supports within PE and other settings.
• Serve as a resource person to school staff in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of students for developmentally appropriate motor skills.
• Re-evaluation and update of individual therapy programs.
• Maintain accurate data for individual student interventions.
• Participate in IEP/IFSP Team Meetings as well as Pupil Services Team Meetings (PST) for students with motor impairments.
• Submit required and compliant logs and Medical Assistance billings monthly.
• Ongoing supervision of physical therapy students for short term placements, as needed.
• Ongoing supervision of certified physical therapy assistant (PTA) as determined by DHMH and MSDE guidelines and standards.
• Provides organized, well-planned lessons to address physical therapy needs of students.
• Complete logs and compliant submissions for attendance and Medical Assistance monthly.
• Maintain individual student data to measure progress on Individual Education Program (IEP/IFSP) goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Conducts team, staff, and parent training when appropriate to student progress.

Job Requirements

• Physical Therapy License 
• Pediatrics experience preferred
• Master's degree required, Doctorate preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Guaranteed hours
• 401k, Dental, Vision, Healthcare

The director is actively holding interviews and is ready to hire. If interested in the position, please email me an updated copy of your resume at [email protected] as well as your availability to interview and I will be in touch regarding the next steps of the hiring process!