Physical Therapist
$20,800–$27,040 year
On-siteManville, New Jersey, United States
Manville, New Jersey, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$20,800–$27,040 yearMasters DegreeSmall
Part TimeMasters DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct direct therapy, evaluations, case management, and supervision of a PTA for PreK–12 students with special needs. Develop IEP plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and utilize standardized techniques to measure intervention effectiveness. Manage caseloads with guaranteed hours including documentation and administrative time. Work in-person at a school in Manville, NJ, during the 2026–2027 academic year, offering dual support from the District and TheraPeds.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university
- State License as Physical Therapist
- National License: APTA (Preferred)
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- Experience working with children
- Identify children with deviations in physical, developmental, gross/perceptual and functional motor areas that may affect their educational program and to provide direct service as appropriate.
- Guide therapy in determining appropriate goals, selecting treatment methods, and measuring effectiveness of intervention.
- Use observation, standardized and non-standardized techniques as tools
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing treatment, exercises, manual therapy within developmental therapeutic models to support students within the school setting.
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in use of technology
- Fingerprint background clearance
- Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
- Must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities
Desired Qualifications
- National License: APTA (Preferred)
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