Physical Therapist - Temporary Coverage

Physical Therapist

Warren County Educational Service Center is seeking dedicated Physical Therapists to support student mobility and access in the school environment. You'll conduct evaluations, develop individualized therapy plans, and collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure students reach their fullest potential. Transform student experiences: Implement therapy strategies that promote growth, independence, and participation. Collaborate for success: Work closely with IEP teams, educators, and families to support student goals. Be a resource: Provide guidance on adaptive equipment and assistive technology. Apply today and help empower students to succeed!

Title: Physical Therapist

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Student Programming and Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Physical Therapist Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Ohio Physical Therapist License
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Access to own motor vehicle
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to maneuver stairs unassisted
• Pass criminal background check

General Duties: To provide a physical therapy assessment as part of the multifactored evaluation, to assist in the development of the IBP and to effectively implement the goals and objectives pertaining to physical therapy from the Individualized Education Plan.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide physical therapy evaluation, as prescribed by a licensed physician, as a part of the multifactored evaluation.
2. Develop an individual therapy plan based on the physician's prescription and therapist's evaluation for each child in the program.
3. Work cooperatively with local district administrators and administrators of assigned schools. Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other support service team members to identify and develop meaningful individualized educational goals and objectives developed from the evaluation process.
4. Comply with local, state and federal regulations regarding due process procedures.
5. Maintain an efficient and effective itinerant schedule to multiple schools.
6. Submit all administrative reports and forms by the deadline stipulated.
7. Demonstrate best practice and actively participate in professional growth and development.
8. Assist in the development of the Individualized Education Plan.
9. Recommend adaptive equipment to aid the child in performing ambulation, physical exercise, communication skills, wheelchair activities and proper positioning.
10. Provide for a therapeutic exercise program designed to improve or maintain strength and/or range of motion and to encourage motor and reflex development of the child.
11. Able to lift and maneuver 40 pounds of weight.
12. Function as a consultant with the child's parents and school personnel.
13. Direct and supervise the activities of the physical therapy assistant.
14. Instruct the parents and teachers in the use of techniques and equipment.
15. Attend IEP meetings and conferences with parents and school personnel as directed.
16. Carry materials to and from worksite.
17. Frequent lifting of handicapped child.
18. Maintain required certificate(s) and/or license(s).
19. Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
20. Attend appropriate workshops and professional meetings.
21. Perform all duties in conformity to the adopted Board Policy.
22. Display professional appearance.
23. Perform in a professional manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a role model for educators and students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Helps instill in students and staff the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Shall perform such other duties as the Governing Board may assign/determine.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the County/District.
• Observes Risk Reduction Safety Rules and Regulations of the Warren County ESC and School Districts, State, Federal OSHA laws and will be evaluated to the extent of compliance and implementation as an employee of such rules and regulations for safety in the workplace while visiting such sites in line of work duties.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Possible operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• Possible interaction among unruly children.

My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I am aware of the requirements of my position. I further certify that I have been informed that the most current copy of the Warren County Educational Service Center Policy Manual is available for my review in the office of the Superintendent.

Signature Date Revised 9/2022