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Positive Regard Network Physical Therapist in Chicopee, Massachusetts
The Positive Regard Network (Chicopee/Holyoke, MA, including Center School and Springdale Education Center) invites applicants for the position of Physical Therapist. Position is full time or part time, 52 weeks per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including four weeks of vacation time. The Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services to students as outlined in the student?s IEP, both through individual and group services as well as mentoring and training staff in supporting PT services for the student in daily classroom work. This position requires a Doctoral of Physical Therapy (DPT), as well as licensure by the Division of Professional Licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist; OR a Master?s degree and grandfathered licensure by the DPL as a Registered Physical Therapist. There is a preference for a candidate who also maintains Connecticut licensure, as we also have programming in Enfield, CT. Position Responsibilities: Provides supervision, mentoring and training for all staff delivering physical therapy services in the school. Collaborates with Teachers and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive and appropriate services to students. Creates, supports and implements by action ADL, transitional and travel skill protocols for students. Writes IEPs in conjunction with Teachers. Develops, implements and manages physical therapy curriculum and assessment materials. Administers physical therapy assessments to students, including the school?s swimming pool as a therapeutic environment, and prepares correspondence reports, as needed. Prepares updates and reports for presentation at district team meetings and attends team meetings as requested. Plans and provides training for school staff as needed or requested. Adheres to professional licensure standards while upholding the school model of treatment. Supervises college interns as assigned. Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences, workshops or other courses for professional development. Provide letter of interest, license, resume and three professional references by May 31, 2024 to: HR, Center School, 1913 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040; email: hr@positiveregard.com EOE You can meet with Positive Regard in person to discuss the position at the Hot Dogs for Hot Jobs- Job Fair on June 21st, 1:00 - 300pm, Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA More information on this job can be found here: https://www.positiveregard.com/careers