Physical Therapist

Position Type :

Occupational / Physical Therapist / Physcial Therapist

Date Posted : 7 / 17 / 2024

Location : Multiple Locations

Closing Date : 08 / 31 / 2024

Title : Physical Therapist

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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 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.

Additional Duties

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Travel Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Note : Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification / License :

Education :

Experience :

FLSA Status : Exempt

Non-discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and / or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530 : Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at [redacted], [redacted], and / or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at [redacted], [redacted]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website : www.nassauboces.org. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following : Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call [redacted], or fax [redacted], or TDD [redacted] or email OCR.NewY[redacted] or file form at http : / / www2.ed.gov / about / offices / list / ocr / complaintintro.html. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call [redacted], or [redacted] (TTY), or fax [redacted] or email [redacted]. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call [redacted] or [redacted] (TDD / TTY) or email [redacted], complaint forms may be sent directly to [redacted] or faxed to [redacted].