Therapy - Physical Therapist (PT)

Therapy – Physical Therapist (PT)Within the Division of Student Support Services, and under the general direction of the administrator, this position is responsible for providing Physical Therapy support for identified students with disabilities in general education, special education or career and technical programs.Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team and assists in the comprehensive assessment of students suspected of having a disability as outlined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.Provides physical therapy services, as recommended by Individualized Educational Programming team, to students with disabilities enrolled in general education, special education and/or career and technical programs.Coordinates with and provides consultative services to general education and special education teachers, teacher consultants for physically or otherwise health impaired and other special education staff working with students with disabilities.Assists with and/or provides result-oriented in-service sessions that inform teachers and parents about the educational, medical and career and technical needs of students with disabilities as it relates to physical therapy. This may include developing physical management plan for daily routines and training staff in its safe implementation.Participates in problem solving teams at the building level for students who are having educational difficulties.Coordinates with community agencies and resources, including medical specialties, to facilitate information and services that will support the family and child, and that are complementary to educational programs.Becomes familiar with and abides by established district policies and personnel procedures.Assumes such other duties that may be assigned.Possess a current Michigan Physical Therapy License.Earned degree from a college or university offering an approved program in Physical Therapy.Has a clear understanding of Michigan Special Education Rules and Federal Special Education laws or demonstrates ability to learn theseQualified by training and/or experience to provide therapy to students with disabilities in a school environment.Knowledge and skills commonly used in physical therapy evaluation and consultation.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to multiple audiences.Therapy is delivered in classroom and non-classroom settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person and may occasionally lift and/or move 60 pounds or more.Travel by personal car is required by this position.Transport of equipment to school settings is required by this position.Shares office and therapy space with other special service providers.