<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Physical Therapist- Part Time, Full Time or Per Diem</p> <p>Location</p> <p>River Street Schools and Programs - Bloomfield / Windsor, CT</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs.</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Complete screenings, perform evaluations, develop measurable goals, and plan and implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant. </li><li>Evaluate the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations, and supplementary information from other sources. </li><li>Interpret assessment findings and convey information to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate. </li><li>Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, progress summaries, evaluations, student Individualized Education Programs (IEP), training, and Medicaid billing when required. </li><li>Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects. </li></ul> <p>COMPETENCIES: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.</p> <ul> <li>Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. </li><li>Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. (OTR) </li><li>Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. </li><li>Oral & Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; dits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. </li><li>Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy professional program recognized by APTA, have completed all clinical affiliation requirements and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination. </li><li>Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in a school or other pediatric setting preferred. </li><li>Requires current State of Connecticut License by the Department of Public Health. </li></ul> <p>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?</p> <ul> <li>Group Health Insurance Plans </li><li>Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance </li><li>Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options </li><li>403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable </li><li>Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA) </li><li>Comprehensive benefit time package </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Bereavement time & Religious Holidays </li><li>Credit Union Access </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program </li><li>Employee Network Groups </li></ul> <p>To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php</p> <p>JOB ID#13785 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut</p>