Physical Therapist

Qualifications:

• Educational Staff Associate Physical Therapist's certificate for the state of Washington, or eligibility for the certificate.
• Hold a state license and has a current NPI number.
• Must possess Washington State Department of Health Physical Therapist licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor's degree program in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved institution; Master's degree preferred.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working in the field of special education within the public school setting, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in a variety of diagnoses, ages, and populations and applying the appropriate modalities.
• Ability to relate well to administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Ability to convey humor and positive energy with team members, students and parents as well as the motor team department.

Essential Functions:

• Screens and evaluates students as to gross motor skills and functional abilities in order to assist in diagnosis and school placement.
• Provides consultation to staff and parents regarding the functional needs of students with motor dysfunctions.
• Administers physical therapy procedures and modalities designed to achieve the goals of the program established for each student.
• Manages equipment, supplies, and repairs necessary for functional operation of physical therapy.
• Works with well developed organizational and time management skills for managing documents and participation in evaluations, treatments and meetings for multiple school buildings, including maintenance of files.
• Writes clear and concise reports and IEPs following State and district requirements.
• Provides direct therapy treatment for students.
• Works with staff on physical therapist roles, treatment plan and/or assessment results in a professional manner, with “parent-friendly” terminology.
• Applies proper body mechanics to all situations requiring physical management of students.
• Supervises and collaborates with a Physical Therapy Assistant on student plans, evaluations, and treatments.