PREP Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Category: Teacher / Professional
Employment Type: Full-time
Building: Itinerant (multiple locations)
Location: Itinerant (multiple locations Office 1434 Rolkin Ct. Charlottesville VA)
Reports To: PREP Executive Director
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Michelle Boyd
Phone:
Posting Schedule
This position will remain open until filled
Summary:
The Piedmont Regional Education Program (PREP) seeks to hire a physical therapist. The physical therapist may serve multiple localities within the PREP based on the needs of the overall program and participating localities (e.g. Albemarle Charlottesville Culpeper Fluvanna Green Louisa Madison Nelson and Orange).
Salary Range: Professional Salary Scale: $48 010 $74670
Salary is commensurate with years of related experience; advanced degree supplements are available as determined by the PREP Joint Board of Control
Primary Function:
Physical Therapists (PT) are responsible for planning implementation and assessment of individualized education program (IEP) goals for students with disabilities in participating school division. As a related service provider the PT provides appropriate intervention to meet students individualized needs in acquiring independence in functional skills to participate in and benefit from the educational environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate with parents educators and other school support staff. Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are paramount.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Professional Performance Objectives.
- To comply with school and school board policies and regulations
- To work cooperatively with the total staff
- To relate positively to parents and to other community representatives
- To demonstrate professional growth
- To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports
- To accept responsibilities as they relate to the accomplishment of job objectives
- To use instructional and planning time effectively
Physical Therapists Performance Objectives.
- Complete evaluations develop measurable goals and plan and implement therapeutic interventions at intervals determined by the individualized education program (IEP) team and/or as required by the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia or other local state or federal requirements
- Communicate results of evaluations and reports to students parents staff and when appropriate other professionals and agencies concerned with the student
- Establish a system of documentation that is professional efficient and timely providing proof of accountability that conforms to state and individual agency policy including but not limited to individualized education programs progress reporting daily documentation and Medicaid documentation when required
- Collaborate consult teach and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of physical therapy interventions
- Provide consultation to schools and school divisions regarding students staff and system needs
- Attend school team and IEP meetings as appropriate
- Attend PREP staff meetings and in-services
- Supervise monitor and evaluate the job performance of any assigned physical therapy assistant or student as required by the Virginia Department of Health Professions
- Make recommendations regarding adaptive equipment needs and maintain an inventory of therapy equipment and supplies
- Complete other duties as assigned
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities via the Teacher Performance Evaluation System.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program following successful completion of all fieldwork requirements
- Passed the Physical Therapy National Certification Examination and be licensed or be eligible for licensure by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)
- Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number and be enrolled with Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) as an Ordering Referring or Prescribing (ORP) Provider
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds walk an average of one mile per day climb flights of stairs as needed sit for extended periods in a car and transition from standing to the floor and back during service provision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years experience of pediatric work
- Experience in a school setting
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Michelle Boyd PREP Executive Director at.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
