Physical Therapist

JOB GOAL:

To identify, evaluate and provide specialized physical therapy interventions to students who evidence skill deficits that affect school performance and access.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions to support students in the school environment through an inter-disciplinary process.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized educational goals and strategies based on data and maintain student documentation.
• Utilize good body mechanics, physical strength and mobility to include lifting and moving children, demonstrating requested activities ( i.e. jumping, running, hopping, crawling, lifting and managing materials, etc.), completing wheelchair transfers to a variety of surfaces, moving up and down from the floor, as well as using, moving and managing adaptive equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate competence in knowledge and execution of physical therapy within the educational setting to include general and gross motor development, neuromuscular control, balance coordination, sensory / motor integration, postural control, and functional movement strategies.
• Develop and implement appropriate physical therapy interventions and strategies to improve and maintain the functional performance and participation.

The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. No one will be discriminated against on the basis of color, age, origin, race, gender, religion, marital status, military service or disability.