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Physical Therapist

City Schools of Decatur

Position Type:
Special Education

Date Posted:
5/23/2025

Location:
City Schools of Decatur
POSITION TITLE: School Physical Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: 190
DATE REVIEWED: 05-2024

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:


The Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, shall appoint the School Physical Therapist. The annual period of service shall be 190 days.


PRIMARY FUNCTION:


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: Other duties may be assigned.

  • Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice
  • Gather appropriate information from students, parents, guardians and other team members in regard to the student's functional motor performance in the school setting
  • Select, administer and interpret a variety of screening instruments and standardized measurement tools
  • Form partnerships with school staff and administration to promote an effective physical therapy plan of care for students in need
  • Provide physical therapy to students in accordance with the Georgia Physical Therapy Act
  • Examine and evaluate eligible students' strengths and needs to establish their ability to participate in meaningful school activities and routines with or without assistance
  • Adapt environments to facilitate student access and participation in the educational program
  • Function as a consultant to other school personnel, parents, guardians, and students to coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services
  • Participate in the IEP/504 process, including collaboratively determining the need for physical therapy as a related service ( IDEA) or as a reasonable accommodation ( 504)
  • Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
  • Demonstrates appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher and student conferences
  • Utilizes assigned technology to maintain required documentation of services rendered
  • Refer students to other related service personnel and to healthcare providers as appropriate
  • Serve as a liaison among school, medical personnel, and medical equipment vendors
  • Excellent oral and written communication skill; organization and time management



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: degree in physical therapy from an accredited program; licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Georgia



EVALUATION: Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
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