What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL PT / OT SERVICES NEEDED IN THE WEST VALLEY! position at Millbrook Support Services?
Millbrook Support Services is dedicated to seamlessly integrating healthcare professionals into educational environments across the United States. The integration of healthcare professionals into educational settings is not only beneficial but essential for fostering inclusive environments, ensuring every student can thrive academically while receiving vital support for their health-related needs. This integration plays a crucial role in dismantling barriers that could otherwise hinder children from accessing quality education due to health-related challenges.
Millbrook is looking for dedicated Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists for a new and exciting opportunity in the West Valley! We have opportunities in :
- Peoria
- Surprise
- El Mirage
- Glendale
- Litchfield Park
- Avondale
- Buckeye
To be considered for the OT position, a candidate must have the following :
To be considered for the PT position, a candidate must have the following :
Basic duties for OTs include :
1. The Occupational Therapist will provide services to students with disabilities, for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.
2. Assess and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
3. Consult with school staff, administration, and parents to improve students motor and sensory-motor functioning.
4. Collaborate with school staff and parents in developing and implementing occupational therapy interventions
5. Maintains and accurate record of therapy sessions and consultations.
Basic Duties for PTs include :
1. Under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor / director, provide assessment, consultation, and direct physical therapy to students in enrolled to special education programs.
2. Collaborate with general and special education staff and parents to identify methods for effective instructional support.
3. Assess students basic skills and abilities in areas such as : balance, motor function, motor planning, postural tone, equilibrium, and developmental or functional activities. Complete educationally related physical therapy testing procedures while addressing and considering patient concerns.
4. Assist in developing the students Individual Education Plan (IEP). Review physical therapy findings and progress at IEP meetings and interpret findings as they relate to a child s performance, behavior, and developmental abilities.
5. Provide monitoring progress to those students that are receiving physical therapy services and successfully gather and analyze the data gathered.
6. Visit classrooms, playground, and / or home to promote importance of physical therapy within a student s natural environment
With Millbrook Support Services you will receive :
