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Physical Therapist – Part Time, Full Time, or Per Diem

Location: River Street School – Windsor, CT

Job Description

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. The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for assessment, planning, and collaboration on IEP goal development across assigned sites, providing appropriate intervention services designed to enhance students' participation and learning potential in a variety of educational environments.

Position Summary

The PT works independently to conduct screenings, evaluations, develop measurable goals, and implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant. The PT collaborates with educators, parents, and school support staff to ensure student participation and success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Complete screenings, perform evaluations, develop measurable goals, and plan and implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant.
- Evaluate the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations, and supplementary information from other sources.
- Interpret assessment findings and convey information to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
- Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, progress summaries, evaluations, IEPs, training, and Medicaid billing when required.
- Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects.
- Collaborate, consult, train, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of occupational therapy interventions or strategies.
- Consult schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs.
- Serve as a resource to parents, school staff, and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education.
- Collaborate with community therapists and other healthcare providers to effectively coordinate physical therapy services.
- Assess the need for assistive technology and equipment and make recommendations for its use at school to optimize students' access and participation in school activities.
- Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and in-services.
- Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed.
- Maintain routine inspection of therapy equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory. If products are damaged, discontinue use and seek repair or replacement.
- Maintain knowledge of school system practice including influences of disabilities on learning and participation, laws and regulations, evaluations, interventions,



and service delivery models.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may oversee the work of Physical Therapy Assistants as required.

Competencies

- Analytical –
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
- Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

- 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.

- Technical Skills –

- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

- Interpersonal Skills –

- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality.
- Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.

- Oral & Written Communication –

- Speaks and writes clearly; listens and gets clarification.
- Responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.

- Teamwork –

- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

- Leadership –

- Effectively assigns and matches responsibilities to individuals; empowers autonomous work.
- Monitors progress; demonstrates confidence and motivates others.

- Judgement –

- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making.

- Quality & Productivity –

- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; continuously seeks and applies feedback.
- Monitors and ensures the quality of own work while meeting productivity standards.

- Motivation & Initiative –

- Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

- Adaptability –

- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Qualifications

- Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy professional program recognized by APTA,



with all clinical affiliation requirements completed and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in a school or other pediatric setting.
- Current State of Connecticut License issued by the Department of Public Health.

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Workplace

- Standing (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
- Walking (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
- Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
- Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling (continually, more than 2/3)
- Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
- Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
- Ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity

What’s in It for You?

- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre‑Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union Access
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Network Groups
- Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
- Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next‑level degree programs

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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📌 Physical Therapist (Part Time, Full Time, or Per Diem) - JOB ID# 13930 (Windsor)
🏢 Capitol Region Education Council Foundation
📍 Windsor