Physical Therapist - Consultant

Position Type:
Special Services & Grants: Non-Public/Public

Date Posted:
6/11/2024

Location:
Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and other counties

Closing Date:
Until FilledRESPONSIBILITIES:

General Consulting Services

• Provides recommendations for therapeutic intervention of the special needs population within the school setting.
• Advises on special equipment needs (i.e. wheelchairs, adaptive devices, management training).
• Provides suggestions for elimination of architectural barriers in the school and the most
• effective form of mobility for each child
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Program Supervisor

Assessment Services

• Neuromuscular Development
• Functional Levels of Mobility
• Posture
• Developmental Assessment

Specific Consultation Services

• Provides teacher training in special skills necessary for handling and positioning.
• Provides physically/developmentally handicapped students instruction in proper feeding techniques, utilizes adaptive equipment and assistive devices, demonstration of use and care of orthopedic/prosthetic devices.
• Provides instruction to families in home management program an adapting the home to meet the needs of the student.
• Provides instruction and guidance for specifically adapted exercise programs to be carried out by the physical education teacher.

Treatment Services

• Provides individual and small group therapy services to students previously identified through evaluation as requiring direct treatment sessions within the educational environment.
• Conduct physical therapy evaluations complete with school-based goals and objectives.
• Complete PLAAFP and other required documentation for the students receiving physical therapy services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Jersey Certification as a School Physical Therapist
• New Jersey Physical Therapist License
• Proof of recent TB screening.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

PAY RATE: $85/hour

ERESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer