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About the job Physical Therapist (School Based) - Kayenta, AZ Job Title: Physical Therapist (School Based)Location: Kayenta, AZDuration: 52 weeksShift: 8am - 5pm, Monday - FridayLocal Pay Rate: $65/hourTravel Package: $31 (Taxable) + $1372 Stipend = $2612 per weekJob Details:Mercury Group Staffing welcomes physical therapists to expand their careers in school-based settings. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth, we're committed to helping you succeed in your professional journey. Connect with us today to schedule an interview and take the first step towards a rewarding career. Submit your resume to jobs@mercurygroupstaffing.com and text (267) 209-3262 to schedule your interview for this position.Responsibilities:Review student's medical records, physician referrals, child study team referrals, parent requests, and/or school psychologist evaluation recommendations for further testing.Perform evaluation procedures to establish performance guidelines.Provide formal written comprehensive test results of student assessment within 30 days from the date of evaluation.Plan, prepare, and establish appropriate written Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.Attend student's scheduled IEP meetings.Administer and implement physical therapy/occupational therapy programs during 12 site visits scheduled throughout the period of performance.Re-assess and revise programs as necessary, based on the changing status of the student.Instruct and teach students, families, and teachers as indicated on the IEP.Make referrals to other health professionals and integrate physical/occupational therapy programs with other aspects of health care.Confer with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain information and make recommendations for revisions in treatment programs.Supervise and train education technicians and/or certified teachers in occupational/physical therapy assistance to be carried out when the therapist is not at the school.Provide weekly on-site services during the school year, as warranted by student needs.Provide progress reports for individual students coinciding with the school's grading periods.Attend contract provider meetings with the Agency Special Education Office.Provide a copy of state certification to Kayenta Boarding School within two weeks of the beginning date of service.Inform the school of the specific provider, who must have an approved security background investigation clearance.Be aware that additional service days or any changes to the contract/obligation will not be allowed without receiving modification approval from the contracting officer.Requirements:At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilitiesActive Physical Therapy license in AZJob ID: SE 23246

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