Physical Therapist (2024-2025 SY)

The physical therapist, as a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a disability in their least restrictive environment. The physical therapist develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the district; providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures safety of students.
• Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the district, state and federal policies.
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Implement and coordinate the physical therapy program within the district.
• Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation and supplementary information from other agencies and records.
• Interpret assessment findings and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams.
• Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies
• Develop physical therapy management plan for daily classroom routines and train staff in its safe implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and efficiently, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.
• Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education.