Physcial Therapist - Grandview, United States - Grandview C-4 School District

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
2. Missouri State Licence.
3. At least 1-2 years experience.
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills
5. Effective behavior management skills.

REPORTS TO:

Special Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

7 hours per day, 3 days per week (112 Days per year)

JOB GOAL:

The job of Physical Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' physical development level; providing appropriate treatment to meet individualized student objectives; and providing recommendations for program development and student placement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses functional level of students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of quantifying deficits, determining goals, monitoring progress, and developing recommendations
2. Communicates with students and/or parents and with teachers and other professional personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
3. Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students
4. Constructs and/or adapts equipment for the purpose of improving student access to education achievement.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Facilitates and/or participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
8. Implements school-wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical difficulties.
9. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
10. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. procedures, progress reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
11. Researches 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.
12. Supervises interns, practicum students, parents, paraprofessionals, and others for the purpose of implementation of correct therapy methods, safety measures and follow-through information.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

FLSA: Exempt