Physical Therapist
Dickinson ISD
Position: Physical Therapist Department: Special Programs Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Immediate Supervisor(s): Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual POSITION SUMMARY :
- Plan and provide physical therapy to students with physical disabilities
- Assess students and plan therapeutic intervention to address problems or impairments that interfere with a student's ability to derive full benefit from the educational program
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree in physical therapy
- Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment
- Skilled in the use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function
- Ability to administer physical therapy treatments
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Ability to instruct staff regarding a student's physical therapy needs
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Minimum one-year experience as a physical therapist
- Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with physical therapy goals contained in a students' Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of physical therapy services
- Design, construct, alter, and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence
- Assess student with physical disabilities & determine eligibility for services (including PT/ Adaptive PE), including recommendations for student success
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with physical disabilities according to district procedures
- Adapt or recommend adaptation of the school environment
- Consult with educational staff and parents regarding the use of specialized equipment and materials
- Consult with district and outside personnel including private therapists and other medical staff regarding the physical and medical needs of students
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to help school personnel understand students with physical disabilities
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student
- Assist ARDC in determining appropriate adaptive PE needs/provide instruction regarding adaptive physical education to staff
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the physical therapy program and implement changes based on the findings
- Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material
- Provide Fire Evacuation training of wheelchair-bound students to staff
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Related Services Team Leader, Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services, and/or the Director of Special Programs
- Keep updated paperwork regarding services provided as required by the licensing board and required for Medicaid and SHARS billing
- Follow the A-Z Special Education Operating Guidelines
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
- Motion: Frequent walking and reaching, frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to interact positively and proactively with students with behavioral concerns, communicate verbally and in writing, instruct and maintain emotional control under stress
- Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.
- Performance of this position will be evaluated annually
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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