Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Location: Sargent Center Sargent Rehabilitation Center - Warwick, Rhode Island (Open in Google Maps) Job Details Job ID: 5635489 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Sargent Center Physical Therapist The physical therapist is responsible for the delivery of coordinated, comprehensive physical therapy services to individuals with any physical disability warranting physical restoration in accordance with professional standards and the agency policy and procedures. The physical therapist will provide those services in accordance with the highest industry and professional standards for client care consistent with the agency’s goals, objectives and philosophy. These services may be provided in one or more of the agency’s programs. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience as a physical therapist Successful direct experience with children exhibiting social, emotional and behavioral challenges Successful experience working with children with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism Successful experience working with a team including Teaching Assistants, Job Coaches, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Special Education Teachers Understanding of critical practices and systems of positive behavior support Evidence of successful engagement with families Knowledge around physical therapy supports for students as well as adult outpatients Knowledge of special education laws and regulations and willingness to implement the special education process Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs Strong interpersonal skills The ability to work with educators, therapists, administrators, and parents to problem-solve challenging issues Support students with community mobility needs Duties and Responsibilities Provide a therapeutic environment that is safe, respectful and effective for meeting students’ physical and social/emotional/behavioral challenges Evaluate gross motor skills, functional strength and range of motion, posture and to perform gait analysis To interpret diagnostic findings Participate on the interdisciplinary team in deriving rehabilitation problem, plan of care and recommendation(s) and IEP goals Accurately document and report diagnostic findings Develop and monitor Individual Education Plan goals Develop and monitor outpatient plan of care Design and implement goal-oriented treatment and conduct individual and/or group treatment Continually evaluate and document client/students’ progress throughout the course of treatment and incorporate this information into each client/students’ individual plan of care Provide consultation as needed consistent with the student’s IEP Participate in professional development and in-service training and dissemination of information in the area of physical therapy Provide behavioral management intervention according to agency policy Maintain work schedules, client schedules and time sheets Assume responsibility for accurate submission of billing Accurately maintain client records Participate in agency systems of program evaluation, utilization and case reviews Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings including full staff, professional, in-service and supervisory Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality Accurate and timely submission of documentation Assume general responsibility and specific work assignments Redesign environments to increase the likelihood of student success and participation Complete training in the area of de-escalation/physical management (Safety Care) Follow through with individual behavior plans supports for students implemented by BCBA Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director and Assistant Director of Educational Programs This person shall be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Rhode Island Board of Health, Division of Professional Regulations. This person will be encouraged to secure additional education and training in the area of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapist shall have strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with client(s), individual and group, families, team and professionals. The Physical Therapist should possess strength, endurance and coordination necessary for a physically challenging job. Individual should have the ability to transfer clients or ability to instruct and supervise transfers with available aides. Community mobility required (or instruction to support personnel). This person will have access to those medical records for use in treatment. Terms of Employment: Year-round employment. Reports to the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Educational Programming. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > Physical Therapist Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Josephine Dutra 800 Quaker Lane Warwick , Rhode Island 02818 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr