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Physical Therapist - Consultant

Physical Therapist - Consultant

Essex Regional Educational Services CommissionHudson, NH, United States
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Position Type :

Special Services & Grants : Non-Public / Public

Date Posted : 6 / 11 / 2024

Location :

Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and other counties

Closing Date :

Until Filled RESPONSIBILITIES :

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

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