Physical Therapist

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Terms of employment: 10-month. Exemption status: EXEMPT. EACC SALARY SCALE RS15. Education and work experience: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an approved institution. Completion of clinical affiliations. Current license issued by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy. Pass qualifying examination for national certification.

Qualifications: At the time of employment, the candidate must have: Knowledge of typical versus delayed/atypical gross motor development, functional mobility, self-help/vocational skills, and activities of daily living. Demonstrate diagnostic skills in the areas of gross motor, functional mobility, self-help/adaptive, vocation, and daily living skills. Ability to administer formal and informal assessment instruments for the above-mentioned skill areas. Ability to analyze and write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process. Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments. Knowledge of the general education curriculum. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups. Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups including but not limited to parents, fellow staff, students, administrators, and community agency representatives. Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

Essential job functions: Screen and evaluate students (birth through age 21) referred to the IEP/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process. Administer formal and informal physical therapy assessments. Plan and implement IEP goals and objectives for therapy programs based on eligibility and individual student needs. Consult with staff, parents and support personnel for adaptive equipment use and implementation of support, accommodations, modifications, and goals. Determine need for and intensity/frequency of therapy services and consultations. Maintain/document data/observations from therapy sessions and consultations in online database. Maintain records in accordance with COMAR and county procedures. Participate in parent conferences and school/departmental meetings as appropriate. Modify and adapt equipment and devices for students in their environments. Maintain ongoing relationship with medical caregivers, vendors and other community service providers. Provide training and/or consultation to school system staff as needed to address student needs. Function as a member of a team in planning effective treatment programs. Participate in 504/IEP/IFSP and clinic/agency meetings as needed. Maintain continuing professional development for state license requirements. Track data and provide quarterly progress reports each marking period. Complete and submit monthly Medicaid billing for direct therapy services provided. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, PTs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, instructional assistants (IAs), behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc. Order and make recommendations for supplies and equipment to support student needs. Report to work promptly. Work under stress and meet deadlines. Plan a therapy/consultation schedule which meets the needs of students. Travel between schools as necessary. Provide resource assistance in workshop activities. Establish positive public relations between school, families, and community. Maintain continuing professional development for state license requirements. This position is responsible for the above duties and responsibilities and others related to this position as determined by the Director of Special Education.

Environmental factors & physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.