Physical Therapist

Position Details Position Title: School Physical Therapist Department: Special Education Reports To: Director of Special Education FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: 190 days Date Reviewed: 05-2024 Position Type: Special Education Date Posted: 5/23/2025 Location: City Schools of Decatur 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 and coordinates a physical therapy program within the schools, providing screening, evaluations and intervention services to students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice Gather appropriate information from students, parents, guardians and other team members regarding 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) Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students Demonstrate appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher and student conferences Utilize 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 Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr