Physical Therapist 24-25 (after completing application, contact Ashley Kimich at adkimich@huntsville-isd.org)

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Physical Therapist

Date Posted : 4 / 17 / 2019

Location :

Special Education Department Job Title : Physical Therapist

Reports to : Director of Special Education

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus or Campuses

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Date Revised : May 2016

Primary Purpose :

Plan and Provide direct therapy to students with physical disabilities.

Assess students and plan therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or related program

Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Education / Certification :

Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment

Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function

Ability to administer manual exercises and physical therapy treatments

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

One year as physical therapist

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Therapy :

• Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with physical therapy goals contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of physical therapy services.
• Design, construct, and alter equipment. Provide students with adaptive equipment and devices.

Consultation :

Assessment :

Student Management :

Program Management :

Administration :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent standing, stopping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting and moderate carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.