About this opportunity
Rockdale County Public Schools lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in conyers, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist
Job Goal: To facilitate the development and performance of everyday self-care, pre-academic and pre-vocational activities for eligible disabled students.
Job Qualifications / Requirements:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate.
Certification/License Required: Physical Therapist License.
Physical Activities: Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 40 pounds. Lumbar should be used for all lifts.
Proficient Skills: Written and Oral Communication, Planning, Organization.
Job Duties:
Is present at work every day and arrives at assigned time.
Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
Interacts in a professional manner with students, staff, and school/district leaders.
Performs appropriate assessment procedures.
Interprets assessment results to teachers, parents, and other appropriate personnel.
Uses a team approach to planning and treatment with school personnel, families, and agencies.
Efficiently maintains accurate records and reports and files them on time.
Lifts, positions, transfers, and performs other special duties as required by identified students.
Administers physical therapy in accordance with the treatment plan as stated in the individual education plan (IEP).
Performs ongoing evaluation of treatment programs and adapts programs as necessary to maximize positive results.
Selects and manages adaptive equipment and/or assistive devices for use with the upper trunk, arms, and hands, and aids in the elimination of architectural barriers.
Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Learning Support.
Contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
Meets the performance and behavioral expectations of the principal and the Director of Learning Support.
Lifts, positions, transfers, and performs other special duties using lumbar belts as required to meet the needs of moderately intellectually disabled, severely and profoundly intellectually disabled, and orthopedically impaired students.
Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, or criminal activity for which the employee becomes aware.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Evaluation: Performance in this position is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on classified evaluations.
I have read and understand my job description and duties that I must perform in this job.
Employee Signature: Date: Evaluation Pairing: Yes
Worksite address
conyers, GA, 30207, US
Who can apply
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