Substitute Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Valid Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Pupil Services license or Pupil Services Registration in Physical Therapy Valid Ohio Board of Physical Therapy license (Superintendent approval required for any variations from above listing)

Reports To: Director of Special Education Services or designee

Contract: Nine (9) Month

Serves as a consultant to and in collaboration with school personnel in the development and provision of a program for gross motor skills, functional mobility and safety improvement.

Assists school personnel in the identification and referral of children with suspected gross motor and/or functional movement delays.

Provides screening services to identify suspected motor delays.

Functions as a member of the evaluation team to provide a multi-factored evaluation to facilitate the assessment and diagnosis of motor disabilities/delays.

Participates in the decision to deliver physical therapy services to a child and assists in development of the Individualized Educational Program.

Provides appropriate physical therapy to meet student needs.

Collaborates with other special service providers and school personnel to develop appropriate classroom activities to reinforce services being provided to children by the physical therapist.

Maintains appropriate procedural safeguards and records for all students receiving physical therapy.

Provides information about and secures necessary information concerning the acquisition of and implementation of medical equipment for appropriate students.

Collect, monitor and report student progress. Use the data collected to inform therapy decisions.

Maintains confidentiality in all job related discussions and communications.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education Services or designee.

Demonstrates professionalism including attendance and punctuality and contributes to a positive work environment.

Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.

Manages individual, group, and organizational interactions while averting problem situations and intervening appropriately to resolve conflicts.

Effectively communicates using verbal, nonverbal, writing and listening skills.

Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students, staff and public.

Accurately completes paperwork and inputs data according to established deadlines.

Expected movements consistent with a school environment and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; must have fully functioning arms and hands and are required to talk and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal school environment. Local travel may be required for training/meetings/events.