Physical Therapist

Job Title

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications

At least one of the following qualifications is required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a relevant major
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a relevant major and two (2) years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience with progressive increase in responsibilities

Holds valid Florida certification in the area of Physical Therapy

Holds professional license as an Physical Therapist

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Practices according to Chapter 486, Florida Statutes.
2. Provides services including, but not limited to: screening, evaluation, educationally relevant treatment, program planning and consultation.
3. Evaluates need for services in accordance with state and district guidelines and submits reports.
4. Consults with educational staff, parents, and other health professionals regarding students staffed into Physical Therapy Program.
5. Participates in staffing/IEP conferences as assigned.
6. Develops goals and objectives for Individualized Education Plans and/or plan of care using data collected during therapy sessions, evaluations and input from parents and school staff.
7. Schedules and implements comprehensive therapy treatment based upon the evaluation procedures and referral/prescription of the student's physician.
8. Prepares progress reports for all students receiving physical therapy services on a regular basis.
9. Trains, schedules and supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, paraprofessional, or other staff.
10. Utilizes electronic systems of data collection and reporting (including Medicaid billing as appropriate) in accordance with district guidelines.
11. Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124. Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN'S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.