Part Time Summer School Physical Therapist

Contract School Physical Therapist 2024-2025 School Year

ProCare Therapy is a school based contract and staffing and recruiting agency. We are working with a school district in Norristown, PA that is looking to hire a physical therapist for their summer school program with the opportunity to renew for the 2024-2025 school year.

The selected candidate will be hired on as a full time contracted employee through ProCare Therapy. A full school year contract will be awarded for you to complete. While undergoing your assignment, you will be provided with: competitive compensation, weekly paychecks, and superior healthcare benefits through United Healthcare

Caseload: 

• Part time: 5-6 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday
• Hours: 8:00 - 1:30
• Elementary & Middle school caseload
• July 2024 - August 2024

Responsibilities: 

• Screens and/or evaluates students who have been referred to occupational therapy in the areas of fine motor performance, coordination, postural stability, perceptual motor performance, sensory processing and self-regulation and activities of daily living/functional skills (such as written productions and classroom tool use) with emphasis on present level of performance as related to academic functioning.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers and other specialists regarding appropriate motor activities, self-help skills, sensory needs, adaptations, and special equipment or assistive devices as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records of students evaluated and served in occupational therapy program; including assessment results, IEP progress and other documentation or reports as needed.
•  Participates in designated team meetings, individual education plan conferences and periodic reviews involving assessment, programming and reevaluation decisions.

Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy 
• Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license
• Must have or willing to obtain Pennsylvania fingerprints & clearances
• Previous school based experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Weekly pay
• 401k matching
• Insurance through United Health Care: Medical, dental and vision

Interview Process:

• 10 –15 minute screening call with a ProCare Therapy Recruiter
• 20-30 Minute virtual interview directly with the school district
• Offer is typically within 24-48 hours of the virtual interview

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please feel free to call or text me. Please send professional resume to my email below.

I look forward to speaking with you!

Sarah Hawes
Senior Director of Educational Resources
sarah.hawes@procaretherpy.com
678-710-7738