Physical Therapist - Therapy - Full-Time

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida Open in Google Maps

PHYSICAL THERAPIST*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

The school-centered Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services to exceptional students. The therapist will treat individual student (s) or groups of students at one or more schools, carry out evaluations, write goals and objectives, and complete treatment plans on students. In addition the Physical Therapist will provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, and will carry out duties set forth by the supervisor of the occupational and physical therapy program.

Conducts formalized initial evaluation of the student after referral from a physician (prescription) has been obtained.

Establishes realistic short-term and long-term treatment goals for the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) based on results of physical therapy evaluation and considers all aspects of student's disability.

determines the extent, frequency, and expected duration of treatment based on the State of Florida physical therapy and occupational therapy reporting system; and provides yearly IEP re-evaluations of students in the physical therapy program.

Develops plans, as needed, or makes appropriate recommendations for modifying the classroom/school environment to accommodate the student.

Confers periodically via telephone, written report, or personal appointment with managing physician regarding student's status, progress, response to treatment, and possible treatment variations.

Shares student-status information regularly with Occupational Therapists so that they may work as a unified team in providing comprehensive care for the student.

Provides families with information, encouragement, and support to help motivate them in their performance of treatment activities.

Keeps personal physical therapy knowledge and skills current through reading and participation in educational programs.

Oversees the performance of assigned Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (LPTA's) providing guidance, encouragement, and suggestions for implementing student's program.

Ensures that records (evaluations, IEP's, physician's referral) are current, that treatment program is effective, and that any questions and/or concerns of the LPTA regarding the student(s) are addressed.

Provides information regarding equipment that would enhance treatment and serve as an adjunct to therapy.

Observes professional and medical ethnics consistently.

Coordinates maintenance of cardex file, student's daily attendance, and ensures that all physician's prescriptions and related medical data are kept current and up to date.

Assists in orientation and training of new department personnel.

Participates in DCPS inservice training programs.

Maintains clinic area and equipment daily including sanitizing and cleaning mats.

Coordinates and/or assists in preparation of materials for student use.

This is very heavy work which requires the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing wheelchairs, pulling, lifting and positioning students, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.

The school-centered physical therapist must present evidence of successful completion of both academic and clinical requirements for graduation from an approved curriculum in physical therapy.

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by Florida State Department of Professional Regulation.

A personal vehicle is required as travel to more than one work location per day may be necessary to provide physical therapy services to students.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Position Type: Full-time

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