JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist

AIM, Assessment Intervention Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university

• Current and valid Texas PT License

• Valid TX Driver's license and safe driving record

JOB DESCRIPTION:

AIM is an award-winning company that has won Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and is a certified Great Place to Work!

Please visit our website at aimeducate.com to learn more about what we do, read testimonials from clients and other AIMers, as well as view a video we did with the TEA.

AIM has an opening for a Physical Therapist in Texas to provide services in a K-12 school program. Previous school-based experience is a plus; and candidates must hold a valid PT - Physical Therapy license. We are committed to helping children and families, school leaders, and clinicians achieve success.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to evaluate and treat students, helping them negotiate the school environment, improve school performance and engage with their peers
• Serves as a member of the IEP team for students with physical therapy concerns
• Facilitate goals and objectives per child's educational plan
• Personal commitment to driving positive outcomes for students
• Collaborative minded professional with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and build strong relationships with parents, teachers, and school administrators
• Experience working in schools or with children is a plus, but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate, individualized instruction to each student on the caseload
• Develop schedules that meet the goals of each student
• Provide consultation and assistance to staff as to skills to implement in the classroom
• Establish open, frequent communication with parents, and all related service staff
• Make recommendations for time need to implement goals
• Participate in appropriate staff meetings as requested
• Establish and maintain a positive atmosphere in working with staff in order that this atmosphere will be carried over for the student
• Conduct Assessment
• Direct instructional services
• 504 or ARD attendance
• Consultation with school staff or other AIM staff members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

• Regular District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, and moderate carrying.

• May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

• Strong family engagement and communication

COMPENSATION

• Competitive regional market salary for PTs
• Health benefits package available