Therapist, Physical

The Therapist, Staff Physical, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. The Therapist, Staff Physical develops, implements, and coordinates a physical therapy program providing observations, evaluations, and intervention services. The Therapist, Staff Physical is autonomous in applying principles of physical therapy and is responsible for working within the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act, FERPA, and other legal mandates.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Completes assessments and designs and implements physical therapy services in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Chapter 486.021, F.S., and under the regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes-based intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment, including pediatrics, child development, and specific diagnoses.
• Participates with the school team to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Section 504 Plans.
• Supervises and monitors the physical therapy assistant, as required.
• Applies evidence-based research and best practices to design and implement therapeutic interventions for improving student outcomes identified on the IEP.
• Documents all therapy services, including daily documentation, progress notes, and Medicaid billing.
• Collaborates with school personnel and demonstrates knowledge of the educational environment to promote safe and accessible schools.
• Provides consultation to school personnel regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities.
• Contributes to planning safe transportation of students with disabilities.
• Provides clinical educational opportunities for students of physical therapy.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in areas specific to pediatrics is preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Active and in good standing Physical Therapy License issued by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Language Skills:
  Speaks, reads, and writes English fluently; reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents; communicates effectively with school personnel, families, and district staff.
• Mathematical Skills:
  Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computes rate, ratio, and percent, and interprets bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Analyzes risk, problem solves effectively, and demonstrates a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications, and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision.
• Computer Skills:
  Microsoft Office.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and seeing. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Travel to multiple school sites may be required.

The district maintains equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

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