Physical Therapist

Job TitleTo enable students to participate in the school setting in the least restrictive environment; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff, by providing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.QualificationsEducational/Certification:Bachelor's DegreeCertification for Physical TherapyLicense from Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational ExaminersSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; organize, plan and schedule within limited time constraints; understand educational implications of physical disabilities; utilize problem-solving skillsExperience:Experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferredWorking Days: 187Daily Rate pay range:Minimum: $349.50Maximum: $487.62Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.Major Responsibilities and Duties/Essential FunctionsKeep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in special education by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools.Evaluate and assess referred students.Plan and develop student Individual Education Plans (IEP) based on the assessment.Provide services as recommended by the student's IEP both direct and/or consultation.Collaborate and consult with instructional staff, parents and other relevant personnel on student needs.Recommend and assist in the acquisition, use and maintenance of adaptive equipment required by students to functioning the school setting.Assess facilities and recommend environmental adaptations.Provide appropriate staff development as required.Attend and contribute to professional staff meetings and/or Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.Participate in specialized interdisciplinary team evaluations.Document and prepare required progress reports to parents.Provide written documentation and reports as needed or requested.Keep immediate supervisor informed regarding the status on all projects/services undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally.Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).Follow McAllen ISD Customer Service StandardsSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneEquipment Used:Computer, seating and positioning equipment, adaptive technology devices, sensory motor equipment, various gross motor enhancement equipment, adaptive switchesWorking ConditionsMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlinesPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide travel; physical handling of children or equipment for positioning, ranging, carrying, transferring, and lifting; transporting equipment to and from schools; repetitive hand and wrist motions.