Physical Therapist

Position:Physical Therapist

Location:District

ABOUT

In Hazel Park our mission is to create a supportive and enriching community for special education professionals and clinicians which will in turn lead to positive outcomes for school districts and their students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Physical Therapist will be assessing students physical development level;providing appropriate treatment to meet individualized student objectives; providing recommendations for program development and student placement; and provide direction to Physical Therapy Assistants. Were searching for a PT who is eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OTs SLPs and other ancillary staff. As a Physical Therapist with Hazel Park you will work in collaboration with teachers parents administrators and other professionals to strengthen connections between home and school and ultimately creating an effective educational environment.

DUTIES

• Assesses students functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining a students functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Collaborates with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address the students unique needs.
• Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical judicial social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
• Develops treatment plans interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. evaluations correspondence memos treatment plans reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students functional goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required Licensure in the state of Michigan (LARA)
• Experience working with children of all ages and with a variety of needs
• A passion for working with children
• The ability to connect with staff children and parents
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creative and flexible
• Access to personal transportation

COMPENSATION

• In accordance with the HPEA Salary Schedule
• Position receives a split of Center & Non-Center pay

Reports to Executive Director of Student Services