Physical Therapist - Therapy - Full-Time

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Exceptional package including but not limited to:

Paid annual holidays Attendance Incentives Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar Summers off with the option to work summer Generous paid personal/sick time Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%) Premium Dental and Vision Plans - FSA & HRA NYS Retirement System 403b Plan/457 optional Additional stipends per EA contract Optional short-term disability Longevity pay Bonus sick

Full-time (1.0 FTE), Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Work Location, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal.

Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting.

Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year.

Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.

Performs Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law.

Participates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)

Instructs and participates in the faculty in-service educational program.

Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials, and seating to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment.

Carries out the treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome.

Instructs parents and school personnel regarding follow-up of therapy goals.

Supervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state law.

Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for funding.

Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities.

Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building assignment.

Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District