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Salary: $58 / Hour

$58/hr

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

+ One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

General Comments Full-Time Physical Therapist – NEC/WEC Campus

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Overview: WFL BOCES is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to serve students across the NEC and WEC campuses. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting student mobility, independence, and access to learning environments.

Qualifications:

NYS Physical Therapy license required.

School-based experience or pediatric background preferred.

Reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.