Duties
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Part-Time Physical Therapist supports the education of students with disabilities or physical impairments in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.
- Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
- Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources.
- Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff.
- Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Develops and implements intervention strategies.
- Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and trains staff in its safe implementation.
- Plans for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independent from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved.
- Evaluates and reports on a student's progress.
- Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals in order to gather and communicate information to meet the physical therapy needs of students.
- Serves as a resource to parents, school staff and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education.
- Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of physical therapy services.
- Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
- Assists with planning the safe transportation and emergency evacuation of students with disabilities or physical impairments.
- Provides consultation regarding the emergency evacuation of students with disabilities.
- Participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification.
- Documents physical therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: based on experience
Hours: based on student needs
Part-time employees working under 20 hours per week do not receive benefits.