Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistThe Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.Join the Muscogee County School District in "Creating We" in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist (Full-Time and Part-Time positions) FLSA: ExemptSALARY: Physical Therapist Salary Schedule WORK DAYS: Full-Time: 190 days / Part-Time 19 hours max. weeklyLOCATION: TBD REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Program for Exceptional StudentsPRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides services to students eligible for related services; Improves, develops, restores or maintains a child's motor function in educational environments, Functions as "related service personnel" under state and federal law regulationsREQUIREMENTS:Educational Level: Degree in Physical Therapy form an accredited programCertification/License: Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Georgia; Valid GA Driver's LicenseExperience: Prefer one year clinical experience in physical/occupational therapy including pediatricsPhysical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Identification of physical impairments/delays Treatment planning specific to pediatrics Interventions such as facilitation of developmental motor skills Postural awareness, ambulation and gait training Cardiovascular function Wheelchair mobility Adaptation or modification of equipment Environmental assessment Recommendation and monitoring of orthoses and assistive devices Prevention of initial or additional deformity or disability Transportation needs of students Written and oral communication, planning, organizationESSENTIAL DUTIES:Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of findingsParticipate in meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary teamParticipate in the development of IEP or 504 plans for eligible studentsProvide direct and indirect physical therapy in education settingsCollaborate with other personnel regarding physical therapy and the students' needsDelegate activities to teachers, parents, and paraprofessionalsTrain/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment useTravel to and among schools to provide servicesMaintain records of service providedLift, transfer, and position children and equipment as necessarySupervise PTA as neededPerforms other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.