*The Network Physical Therapist impacts students’ lives by:*

* Using their knowledge of physical therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice
* Communicating the role of physical therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process
* Tracking and supporting families with attaining and maintaining medical orders
* Maintaining service logs and progress notes for students on PT caseload
* Analyzing tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
* Gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and interviews
* Demonstrating effective oral and written communication
* Maintaining safe environments, equipment, and materials
* Preparing and maintaining accurate records and progress notes
* Demonstrating initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment
* Educating and demonstrating (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home
* Collaborating with team members to develop and implement IEP PT goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of the child.
* Attending staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required.
* Assessing and making recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and providing written justification.
* Providing timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, and service tracker notes.

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What We Offer:*

* Click here for more information about *our innovative compensation system*. This role is on a Specialized Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
* Click here for more information about our *award-winning benefits package*, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

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Apply now if you:*

* Are willing and able to travel to each of our four school campuses
* Have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and completed all fieldwork requirements
* Have a current Louisiana license as a certified physical therapist
* Can demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders
* Can demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families
* Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the can communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members
* Are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
* Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded
* Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
* Have the strong organizational skills required to coordinate services and schedules for students on each campus
* Conduct compliant PT evaluation components following Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508

*Physical Requirements*

* Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, bend, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
* This is an in-person role

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About Crescent City Schools*
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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