JOB TITLE: EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY: The person holding this position willlead the process in developmentimplementation and coordination of the physical therapy program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs
- Evaluates the students ability and formulates the students 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 evidencebased 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 evidencebased therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and functional performance within the school environment.
- Consults with the schoolbased 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:
- Bachelors 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 students 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:
RATE OF PAY:
- Physical Therapist $45
- Physical Therapist Assistant $35