Physical Therapist

School Physical Therapist

The school Physical Therapist develops, implements, and coordinates a physical therapy program within the schools; providing screening, evaluations, and intervention services to students.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Adhering to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice
• Gathering appropriate information from students, parents, guardians, and other team members in regard to the student's functional motor performance in the school setting
• Selecting, administering, and interpreting a variety of screening instruments and standardized measurement tools
• Forming partnerships with school staff and administration to promote an effective physical therapy plan of care for students in need
• Providing physical therapy to students in accordance with the Georgia Physical Therapy Act
• Examining and evaluating eligible students' strengths and needs to establish their ability to participate in meaningful school activities and routines with or without assistance
• Adapting environments to facilitate student access and participation in the educational program
• Functioning as a consultant to other school personnel, parents, guardians, and students to coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services
• Participating in the IEP/504 process, including collaboratively determining the need for physical therapy as a related service (IDEA) or as a reasonable accommodation (504)
• Demonstrating appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher, and student conferences
• Utilizing assigned technology to maintain required documentation of services rendered
• Referring students to other related service personnel and to healthcare providers as appropriate
• Serving as a liaison among school, medical personnel, and medical equipment vendors
• Excellent oral and written communication skill; organization and time management

City Schools of Decatur