Job Description

Hi Physical Therapists!

Are you looking for a new school position with a great company? Come join us at Ampersand! Ampersand Therapy is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for the 2024-2025 school year in an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program (birth to five years old)! This position is covering a leave and would be from November 1st - March 30th.

Responsibilities:

Full time, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education position
November 1 - March 30th
Evaluate student motor and sensory skills to determine eligibility for special education services using standardized assessment instruments.
Evaluate motor (gross and adaptive) and sensory development to determine appropriate type and amount of physical therapy services required to insure reasonable educational progress.
Instruct, train, and monitor classroom staff and parents in the implementation of appropriate motor activities, accommodations, and modifications.
Design and fabricate adaptive devices and equipment to enhance independence in the educational setting.
Team with other personnel and agencies to provide coordinated and effective services.
Monitor and evaluate therapy programs using observation, data and/or pre-post testing.

Requirements:
- Valid state license or certification as a Physical Therapist
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Benefits:

Healthcare Benefits*
Paid Sick Leave
401k matching
Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs
Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
W2 employee
General and professional liability insurance coverage
Referral bonuses
No non-compete clauses
Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for charities*

Why Work With Us
Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, and are proud to be women, minority and therapist owned and run. We began our career working in the districts and also as contractors. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!
Our Values

Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.
Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.
Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

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