Therapist, Staff Physical - 238392

Therapist, Staff Physical

Summary: The Therapist, Staff Physical, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. The Therapist, Staff Physical, develops, implements, and coordinates a physical therapy program providing observations, evaluations, and intervention services. The Therapist, Staff Physical, is expected to analyze risk, problem solve effectively, and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications, and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision. The Therapist, Staff Physical, through working as a team member serving students with disabilities, is autonomous in applying principles of physical therapy and responsible for working within the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other legal mandates.

District Expectations: All district employees must: Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities: Completes assessments and designs and implements physical therapy services in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Chapter 486.021, F. S., and under the regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes-based intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment, as well as, knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses. Participates with the school team to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and section 504 Plans. Supervise and monitors physical therapy assistant, as required. Applies evidence-based research and best practices to design and implement therapeutic interventions for improving student outcomes identified on the IEP. Documents all therapy services, including daily documentation, progress notes, and Medicaid billing. Collaborates with school personnel and demonstrates knowledge of the educational environment to promote safe and accessible schools. Provides consultation to school personnel regarding emergency evacuation of students with disability. Contributes to planning safe transportation of students with disabilities. Provides clinical educational opportunities for students of physical therapy. Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information: Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively. Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner. Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations. Oral Communications: Speaks clearly and persuasively. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings. Written Communications: Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents. Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in areas specific to pediatrics preferred. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Active and in good standing Physical Therapy License issued by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Language Skills: Speaks, reads, and writes English fluently. Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Communicates effectively with school personnel, families and district staff. Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent, and draws and interprets bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Analyzes risk, problem solves effectively, and demonstrates a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications, and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and seeing. Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds. Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead. Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Hillsborough County Public Schools