Job Description

League School for Autism is an award-winning, year-round program dedicated to the education of children on the autism spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking a PART-TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST to work around 12 hours per week at our program in Walpole. Pay rate is $50- $55/hour.

The Part-Time Physical Therapist will work at least one day each week to administer physical therapy services to students in accordance with their current IEP.

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent number of years’ experience in physical therapy.
Current registration and licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications (League School will provide training).
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Supervision Received: Director of Neurodiversity and Outreach

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Develop goals and objectives for the IEP in consultation with the team for each student on the caseload which is a current student at League School.
Help students accomplish IEP goals by administering manual and non-manual exercises, physical activities, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities. May sometimes use assistive and supportive devices.
Collects and records data and provides data sheets to teachers regarding performance on physical therapy goals. Monitors student progress and collaborates with classroom staff on goals to facilitate quarterly progress report writing for IEPs.
Consults with Head Teacher and classroom staff regarding programming, exercise programs accommodation, and other physical therapy issues as they impact the child and the classroom.
Participates in meetings with parents/guardians, public school personnel, and annual reviews, as needed.
Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
Completes written reports, as needed, in a timely manner: Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Quarterly Progress Reports, Individualized Education Programs, and Evaluations.
Conducts formal assessments and generates data-based written reports as directed by the Director of Neurodiversity and Outreach.
Maintains student (patient) confidentiality.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by following established protocols.
Complies with federal, state and local requirements.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continual professional development and industry review.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

To apply, please go to:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3bb79720-acce-4bc6-88ba-203255f76c74&ccId=19000101_000001&source=CC2&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter

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