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Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Cartwright School District #83Phoenix, AZ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Type :

Student Support and Related Services / Occupational / Physical Therapist

Date Posted : 8 / 27 / 2024

Location : Districtwide

Date Available : Immediately

Physical Therapist

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES!

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

JOB GOAL

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services, to support 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
  • Bachelors from an accredited program of physical therapy.
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
  • Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.
  • Successful prior experience working as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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 students' 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 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 disability.
  • 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.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  • Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.

    • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods, and evidence-based practice.
  • Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes-based intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment.
  • Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses.
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and physical therapy practice in schools.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite).
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

    • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

    REPORTS TO : Site Administrator

    LOCATION : Districtwide

    SUPERVISES : NA

    CALENDAR : 10 Month

    JOB CATEGORY : Classified

    BEGINNING SALARY : Related Service Provider Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board

    BENEFITS : As approved by the Governing Board

    FLSA STATUS : Exempt

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : Until filled

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