Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Job Goal: To facilitate the development and performance of everyday self-care, pre-academic and pre-vocational activities for eligible disabled students.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate.
• Certification/License Required: Physical Therapist License.
• Physical Activities: Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 40 pounds. Lumbar should be used for all lifts.
• Proficient Skills: Written and Oral Communication, Planning, Organization.

Job Duties:

• Is present at work every day and arrives at assigned time.
• Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students, staff, and school/district leaders.
• Performs appropriate assessment procedures.
• Interprets assessment results to teachers, parents, and other appropriate personnel.
• Uses a team approach to planning and treatment with school personnel, families, and agencies.
• Efficiently maintains accurate records and reports and files them on time.
• Lifts, positions, transfers, and performs other special duties as required by identified students.
• Administers physical therapy in accordance with the treatment plan as stated in the individual education plan (IEP).
• Performs ongoing evaluation of treatment programs and adapts programs as necessary to maximize positive results.
• Selects and manages adaptive equipment and/or assistive devices for use with the upper trunk, arms, and hands, and aids in the elimination of architectural barriers.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Learning Support.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
• Meets the performance and behavioral expectations of the principal and the Director of Learning Support.
• Lifts, positions, transfers, and performs other special duties using lumbar belts as required to meet the needs of moderately intellectually disabled, severely and profoundly intellectually disabled, and orthopedically impaired students.
• Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, or criminal activity for which the employee becomes aware.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Evaluation: Performance in this position is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on classified evaluations.

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