Physical Therapist

Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

• Screen and evaluate students to determine eligibility for school based physical therapy services.
• Assist in the development and writing of comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports and IEPs following required formats and compliance timelines.
• Attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports.
• Schedule students effectively, efficiently to receive physical therapy services.
• Implement individual, group, classroom, consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
• Utilize best practices; evidence based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services.
• Consult with educational and other therapy staff, parents regarding physical therapy needs and services in school.
• Maintain working student files in accordance with department procedures.
• Complete all documentation within required timelines.
• Prepare and complete ACCESS billing for eligible students.
• Monitor and document student progress based on data collection information.
• Submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration.
• Ensure and maintain student confidentiality and protect student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy.
• Demonstrate familiarity with use of email, word documents, excel, and online IEP writing systems as required.
• Advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide supervision to physical therapy assistants in delivery of services to students in accordance with practice act and licensure laws.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and serve on staff committees as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Physical Therapist License
• Valid Physical Therapy Degree
• Pediatric school based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.