JOB TITLE: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

JOB SUMMARY: The person holding this position will lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the physical therapy program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s physical profile through a variety of functional and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Observe and assess motor function, control and coordination of posture and movement, strength, endurance, joint range of motion and overall functional gross motor skills.
• Observe and assess mobility: wheelchair skills, ambulation with or without adaptive equipment and transfer skills.
• Observe and assess the need for individual or environmental adaptations: accessibility, wheelchair needs or repairs, adaptive devices and equipment utilization for lower extremity or overall gross motor performance.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student physical performance, strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention
• Develops functional intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and functional performance within the school environment.
• Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes.
• Educates student, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of functional mobility and school access, as well as health maintenance and safety.
• Monitors and reassess the effects of physical therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
• Provides legal and ethical supervision of physical therapy assistant assuming responsibility for the students served by assistant.
• Adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect physical therapy practice.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy (minimum requirement)
• Hold a current Licensure from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, basic computer skills, and communication skills are an essential part of this job.
• Knowledge of special education law, policies, and procedures
• Extensive Knowledge of physical therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidenced based practice to guide intervention decisions
• Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan and integrates with student’s unique developmental status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lift and move adaptive equipment.
• Maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of families and other staff.
• Operate a computer to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Operate modern office equipment and software.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Position requires ability associated with prolonged periods of heavy physical labor.
• Position regularly performs heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy objects or materials such as lifting over 50 pounds on a continuous basis; lifting over 50 lbs. maximum or carrying any object weighing over 25 lbs.
• Will be required to regularly stand; walk; and sit for extended periods
• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.
• The ability to communicate with various groups of people is essential. This may include communication with parents, teachers, transportation, administrators, and outside agencies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 183 day contract
• Pay Scale is based on a certified teacher, but similar experience in the field may be considered
• 5% Special Education Stipend (Based on Base Salary)
• $8500 stipend for Physical Therapy services

STATUS: Exempt Support

EVALUATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy of evaluation for certified personnel.