The Stepping Stones School is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist and a part-time (upto 14 hours/week) Physical Therapist who is responsible for providing physical therapy to students in our school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This position is on-site at the Roseland location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides care to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote physical, emotional and social growth
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Performs ongoing individualized, detailed, and documented assessments of students known, or suspected of having, physical therapy needs, utilizing evaluative tools and skills unique to physical therapists
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Participates in the process of creating physical therapy goals and objectives
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Reviews and implements each student’s IEP goals and objectives
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Plans and prepares written treatment program for each student
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Provides quarterly written progress reports
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Functions as an active participant as a member of the transdisciplinary team.
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Maintains appropriate student records
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Educates and assists student’s family in providing follow-up care
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Attends staff conferences and confers with other team members and consultants
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Communicates with parents in writing as needed
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Supervises the maintenance of classroom and other program equipment to maintain safe operating condition
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Protects students from injury, accident, harm or unnecessary discomfort or illness
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Reports and records all unusual events involving a student’s safety, training, and general development
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Maintains good public relations with family members and other visitors
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Continues professional development by attending workshops and training as assigned in addition to regularly scheduled school hour meetings
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Periodically works irregular hours, as assigned
Education / Work Experience / Skills:
The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our corporate office is located in Livingston, NJ and we have programs throughout Essex County.
The Arc of Essex County’s Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities, serving children ages 3-10. Located in Roseland, NJ, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down Syndrome, and other children with similar educational and developmental needs.