Physical Therapist (PT) - School

Job Details
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a DeKalb, IL school district to hire a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the PT will conduct assessments, build and execute effective treatment plans, and educate students to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore function.Responsibilities for this role include: &bull
tPartner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students restore and maintain their physical functions.&bull
tScreen and evaluate students referred to Physical Therapy treatment. &bull
tAppropriately collect data, report findings.&bull
tDiagnose movement dysfunction and create personalized treatment plans to help patients reduce pain, improve movement, and restore function.&bull
tProvide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.&bull
tMaintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards. &bull
tParticipate on a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student treatment. School Physical Therapy (PT) assignments are typically 9 months in length but can vary from 4 to 26 weeks (about 6 months) depending on the contract. School PT assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:&bull
tW-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage&bull
tDay 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage&bull
t401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching&bull
tAccident and Short-Term Disability Coverage&bull
tEmployee Stock Purchase Plan&bull
tClinical Support&bull
tLicense Reimbursement Wherever You Work&bull
tFree Continuing Education&bull
tHousing Assistance and Travel ReimbursementABOUT THE COMPANYAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping schools provide quality support that continually evolves to make education more personalized, more effective, and more accessible for all students.&bull
tEstimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.
Benefits
School assignments are typically nine months in length but can vary depending on the length of the contract and school calendar. School assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:t

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• W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage
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• Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage
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• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
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• Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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• Clinical Support
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• License Reimbursement Wherever You Work
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• Free Continuing Education
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• Housing Assistance and Travel Reimbursement
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Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, School &bull
tGraduate from an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program &bull
tPass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) &bull
tActive Physical Therapy (PT) license in IL &bull
tClear, articulate communication skills &bull
tAbility to explain results to a varied audience &bull
tCandidates with previous school experience a plus! &bull
tCompletion of a criminal record and background check
About Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.