Physical Therapist (PT) - Anderson

Description

Partners in Child Development is dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-12 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives. 

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-12 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classrooms enable our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. 

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. We are currently looking for a part-time Physical Therapist to join our staff!

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing one-to-one and small group physical therapy to students with identified needs around functional gross motor skills. The Physical Therapist will work closely with classroom teachers, parents/guardians, other therapists, nurses, and teaching assistants. School hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, with a summer session. This position is 8-10 hours per week, with the potential to increase hours as we grow in the coming months!

Requirements:

• Current Massachusetts PT license
• Education commensurate with holding current licensure as a Physical Therapist issued by the MA Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
• Experience working with students ages 3-12 in a Special Education setting
• Suitable background and fingerprint checks
• Must be able to sit, bend, kneel, and lift 25 pounds

Partners in Child Development provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development. Our benefits package includes: 

• Work Schedule: schedule is 8-10 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session
• Time Off: Paid time off in accordance with the school calendar
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including child & elder care & work-life solution location services, legal guidance for major life events, identity theft support services, retirement & financial planning 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness