Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Pitt County Schools is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to serve students with identified needs. This staff person would provide the following:

Develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the local educational agency (LEA); provides screening, evaluation and intervention services for both pre-school and school age students; interprets and reports evaluation findings and relays information to staff and families of pre-school and school age students; analyzes risk, problem solves effectively and demonstrates a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services for both pre-school and school age students; makes environmental modifications and trains staff to manage physical needs of both pre-school and school age students; provides direct and consultative services to include both pre-school and school age students; communicates and consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals for pre-school and school age students; serves as a collaborative service provider on a multi-disciplinary team for both pre-school and school age students; addresses equipment needs, works closely with DME providers and families, and writes letters of medical necessity to meet those equipment needs for school for pre-school and school age students; collaborates with community based therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of service for pre-school and school age students; contributes to planning safe transportation for pre-school and school age students with a disability; provides consultation regarding emergency evacuation of pre-school and school age students with a disability; participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification for pre-school and school age students; procures, maintains and inventories equipment, materials and supplies needed for pre-school and school age students; participates in staff meetings as requested; applies principles of physical therapy and works within the North Carolina Physical Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other legal mandates.

Suggested training and experience: Two years of experience (preferably in pediatric practice). Participation in recent continuing education programs related to pediatrics or school based physical therapy. Special requirements: Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy. Certification to practice in North Carolina as evidenced by current licensure as a physical therapist by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.