Position Title: Contracted Licensed Physical Therapist (P.T.)Classification: ExemptPosition Type: Full time (185 day position) Salary Schedule: Teacher/Therapist Salary Schedule*Introductory Period: 90 daysReports To: Supervising Therapist/Program Administrator or District SupervisorSummary/Objective: The Physical Therapist will function as an integral member of educational teams providing direct service, consultation, and evaluations to a range of students with special education needs. Therapists will carry a caseload as assigned by the Program Supervisor and Supervising Therapist in conjunction with other therapy team members and/or local school districts. Therapists will provide services in an integrated manner utilizing 1:1, small group and large group settings and may work in separate classrooms, in a district program(s) or in integrated settings as appropriate to the student caseload. Essential Functions/Duties: Conducts diagnostic evaluations of children and adolescents as needed by districts or programs.Provides education and counseling about sensory, motor, cognitive-perceptual-motor, and adaptive equipment issues to families and other team members.Makes recommendations for and provides services to address conditions which may affect a students ability to function in an education system.Participates in the team evaluation and IEP development process.Implements student IEPs Communicates effectively with LEAs, student families, and other team members.Consults with classroom staff to assist in the design of therapeutic programs and supports.Develops and models appropriate strategies.Assists in the development of, and participates in, in-service programs.Attends staff meetings as required.Maintains documentation of physical therapy services provided to students.Maintains current knowledge of methods, materials, best practices, and research in the field.Serves as liaison between the team and external entities providing clinical support and/or evaluations.Ensure student confidentiality.
Competency: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skills required to perform responsibilities effectively. Skills required to maintain Registration and Licensure status.Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.*Rate/Salary is determined by educational degree and years of experience.
