Physical Therapist

Perform skilled physical therapy evaluations to assess functional levels and areas of need and provide therapeutic interventions which promote gross motor, fine motor and neuromuscular development for each student in order to improve their access to the education environment and achieve their highest potential.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement therapy programs for Campus School students in individual, small group or classroom sessions
• Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, nursing team and support staff as part of a transdisciplinary team to ensure carry over of therapy goals to classroom activities on a weekly basis
• Complete physical therapy evaluations on all students every 3 years
• Update goals and objectives for each student on their Individualized Education Plan and provide quarterly progress reports on each goal/objective.
• Provide families with information related to their student’s physical therapy evaluation, goals, treatments, progress and equipment needs, as well as provide home visits to facilitate carryover of physical therapy programs into the home environment on an as needed basis.
• Provide in-service training to staff on appropriate techniques and or knowledge within the domain of physical therapy. Provide physical training as needed on safe lifting, handling and body mechanics.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Excellent Problem Solving Ability.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team.