Saint Louis County Special School District
Description
Special School District’s (SSD) physical therapists provide treatments and strategies needed to support students by identifying and assessing physical limitations and providing the intervention programs needed to ensure students can participate fully and successfully in their education and daily life. This role prioritizes both their independence and safety, working collaboratively with each student’s team to realize their success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's, masters, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy required.
- Experience in pediatrics/school-based occupational/physical therapy preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluates students for physical limitations, developmental delays, self-help skills, functional daily living skills and adaptive equipment needs; and develops and administers educational programs based on evaluation results.
- Interprets test and diagnostic findings to parents, teachers, students, and other entitled parties.
- Provides training for educational staff and supervises programs conducted by educational staff.
- Recommends or fabricates adaptive equipment for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) needs, for mobility, and for individualized classroom seating and positioning.
- Monitors utilization of prosthetics, orthotics and adaptive appliances.
- Provides home programs for parents/guardians when appropriate.
- Participates in district and/or special interest meetings as appropriate.
- Participates in continuing education and professional conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current treatment methods and to disseminate information to other disciplines.
- Assists with orientation of new staff members.
- Maintains student records; prepares progress reports on student performance; prepares other reports as requested.
- Maintains inventory of materials and supplies; submits requisitions as needed.
- Participates in staffing, building meetings, parent programs and conferences; maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the general public.