Extended Year Special Education Physical Therapist
Extended Year Special Education Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Who WeAre
Located just 75 miles from Washington D.C. in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia Berkeley County is the fastest growing county in the state of West Virginia. Our close proximity to D.C. Baltimore Pittsburgh and Philadelphia makes Berkeley County an exciting place to live & learn.
Berkeley County Schools boasts a diverse population recognized statewide for great success in academics the arts and athletics. With 4 high schools 6 middle 6 intermediate school 16 elementary schools and a universal PreK program our 32 schools serve a student population of more than 19250 strong and growing. Our more than 2000 employees including teachers principals office assistants paraprofessionals custodians nutrition services staff technology staff and administrators are committed to limitless learning opportunities and childcentered excellence!
We are looking for individuals passionate in their commitment to maximizing individual student performance. Make the choice to join our team and become a part of a collaborative responsive culture committed to multiple pathways to grow and shape your career.
*Job TitlePhysical Therapist
*Job Type Certified Position Other
Employment Term
Sick Leave Bonus
Extended contract days (summer school) will become a part of the number of days worked in a fiscal year and affect allowable days absent. Employees working extended contracts (summer school) who take leave without pay (dock) personal leave (leave without cause)personal illness bereavement maternity leave and labor action (strike) shall constitute days absent toward eligibility in participation in sick leave bonus pay.
Job Type Description Summary
A vacancy exists for at least one 1 with the possibility of up to three 3 depending upon student enrollment/needs for physical therapist to provide related physical therapy services to preschool and schoolage special needs students for the Special Education Extended School Year Program at theOrchard View Intermediate School. Qualifications include a West Virginia license as a Qualified Physical Therapist.
Reports To Director or Asst. Super. of Special Ed.
Salary Schedule
Berkeley County Schools Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services Index based on degree level and years of experience.
Specialized Skills
A degree from an accredited physical therapy program recognized. Current license in good standing with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Experience as a physical therapist in a pediatric setting or school system preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Communicates collaborates and cooperates with colleagues multidisciplinary team supervisors parents and students
Completes thorough and comprehensive physical therapy evaluation through a variety of methods: standardized assessments skilled observation checklists interview etc.
Develops intervention plan based on the results of the evaluation student needs and educational model
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to review evaluation results provide recommendations as needed based on team discussions and develop individual education plans
Provides direct physical therapy services to students using evidence based practices and clinical judgement
Provides consultative/support physical therapy services to students teachers and service personnel
Modifies and adapts the educational environment to enhance a students educational performance based on student needs (i.e. adaptive equipment staff training environmental modifications etc.
Reassesses students performance and effects of services provided and makes changes to treatment plan as needed
Documents physical therapy services provided efficiently and accurately.
Assists in the development and implementation of all aspects of the physical therapy program (i.e. prioritizing schedules managing inventory of equipment and assessments etc.
Adheres to federal and state legislation that affect physical therapy practice
Adheres to county/school system policies and regulations
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Employment Type
Full-Time
