Physical Therapist OPEN CONTRACT

Physical Therapist

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Countywide Services and Principal, provides Physical Therapy (PT) services in a direct or consultative manner for students in Howard County Public Schools who have been found eligible for special education and related services and/or accommodations through the IEP or 504 process. All Physical Therapy services are provided in compliance with Federal, State, and District laws, policies, and procedures. HCPSS PTs collaborate with students, families, and school teams to promote students accessing their educational environment and participating in all school activities in the least restrictive environment with students' maximal independence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.

Certification/Licensure:

• Active State of Maryland Physical Therapy License or eligible for MD PT License

• Hold or be eligible for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and must be actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid. Employee not holding NPI or Maryland Medicaid enrollment upon hire must apply for NPI within 10 days of employment and Maryland Medicaid immediately upon receipt of NPI. Employee must retain active NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment as a condition of employment.

Experience

• Two years of experience working in a school-based setting OR

• Two years of experience working in an Infants and Toddlers Program.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy (PT) assessment to determine school based functional mobility deficits and the need for school-based PT services.

• Interprets and reports results of PT assessments verbally and in writing through the IEP and/ or 504 process.

• Work with school-based teams to provide training to help ensure safety for students and staff with all transfers and mobility within the school environment.

• Develop PT care plans, including goals and objectives, in collaboration with students, families, other related service providers, teachers, and paraprofessionals, and other IEP or 504 team members.

• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address students' functional mobility needs within the school environment.

• Monitor students' progress toward all functional mobility goals and objectives.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, IEP meetings, 504 meetings, team meetings, and conversations with family to contribute to students' educational outcomes and inclusion in school activities.

• Collaborate s with all members of 504 and/ or IEP teams including student, family members, transportation providers, and HCPSS employees to implement strategies, provide training, procure appropriate durable medical equipment, and remove barriers so that students may access all aspects of their educational environment.

• Maintain accurate and data filled documentation of PT assessments, progress notes, treatment notes/ service logs, treatment plans, monthly reassessments, in compliance with regulatory and HCPSS standards.

• Serve as Service Coordinator and or other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Gross Motor Development.

• Knowledge of Skilled Physical Therapy interventions for the Pediatric Population

• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices for Physical Therapy Intervention

• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment Options and their intended Uses.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local law regulation provision of Physical Therapy Services.