School-Based Physical Therapist

Aspire Employment Opportunities • Part-time • Trumbull, Connecticut, United States • $60 - $80 / year • 1w ago

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information.

Open Positions:

Job title: Physical Therapist
House Name: Trumbull/Naugatuck, CT
Shift: 1st
Hours: Flexible, 10-12 hours per month at our Naugatuck Academy, or 20 hours per month across our Trumbull and Naugatuck Academies
Schedule: M-F, flexible hours
Pay: $60-80 per hour

We are searching for a School-Based Physical Therapist to play a vital role in providing physical therapy services to students with disabilities and/or physical challenges to help them access and participate in the educational environment. The PT collaborates with educators, families, and other related service providers to support student development, mobility, and functional independence in the school setting.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Certification from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), if applicable.
Experience working with children and/or in a school setting preferred.
Knowledge of IDEA, educational relevance of physical therapy services.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Must have satisfactory background checks
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.