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Dr. Marvene Lobato Childcare Center lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist
The Physical Therapist develops, plans, and implements appropriate physical therapy programs for identified students in the district. Through formal and informal evaluation and observation, they identify students whose ability to function within the classroom and school setting is impeded by physical and/or sensory deficits. The therapist is responsible for developing individualized therapy plans to provide direct or indirect services, enabling each child to achieve greater success in their educational experience.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Arizona Physical Therapist Certificate
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certification in CPR & First Aid from an accepted agency
Experience with diverse student populations
Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment of children
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines regarding physical therapy and students with disabilities
Knowledge of District policies, procedures, organizational structure, and school requirements
Language & Communication: Strong English literacy skills; knowledge of Spanish is preferred; ability to exchange information effectively with staff, parents, and medical professionals.
Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions
Experience as a Physical Therapist working with children in an educational setting is preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist teachers in referring students with suspected motor deficits or impairments
Participate in the Child Study Team process
Screen, administer student assessment(s), analyze and interpret data for parents and teachers
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) to meet the specific needs of students qualifying for services.
Write and submit reports, including diagnosis and an intervention plan with specific objectives and goals and recommendations of services to be provided to the student
Prepare and submit assessment reports on all students evaluated for physical therapy
Share in the responsibility of reviewing records of incoming students and attending multidisciplinary conferences as required.
In consultation with parents, refer students with severe problems to appropriate outside agencies as needed
Provide appropriate individualized service as prescribed in the IEP for each student requiring physical therapy
Identify student(s) who need adaptive equipment and/or prosthetic devices
Instruct students, family, and school staff in the use of special equipment and/or prosthetic devices
Assist the staff with training regarding continuing occupational therapy strategies and routines for identified students in the classroom
Assist parents with training regarding continuing physical therapy strategies and routines for identified students in the home
Maintain appropriate student records, data, and documentation on services provided to students
Use data to monitor and evaluate each individual student's progress and adjust treatment and services when necessary
Provide information and support to parents and families when appropriate
Prepare progress reports for parents as required by the district
Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff on topics concerning muscle strength, coordination, motor planning, sensory processing, etc.
Create and maintain a current service log and a required documentation file for Medicaid in the Public School (MIPS) program
Maintain compliance with federal and state statutes and district policies and procedures
Collaborate with the administrator and school staff to develop a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students who require modified classroom equipment and/or settings
Recommend appropriate materials and equipment needed to meet the needs of children receiving physical therapy services
Maintain inventory of physical therapy equipment and supplies
Clean and sanitize equipment after the completion of each child's therapy session
Assist with the screening activities of students who are coming to the district with an existing identified disabling condition
Assist in developing new programs to better meet the needs of students requiring physical therapy.
Provide technical assistance to repair and/or modify assistive devices that may be used to meet the specific needs of students receiving physical therapy
Complete mid-year, end-of-year, and other reports requested by the Director of Special Education
Keep open communication with the school administrator, staff, school nurse, District Special Education Director, and district psychologist
Participate in district-sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend professional meetings, read professional journals and publications, etc., for continued professional development
Maintain a high degree of professionalism and strict confidentiality when working with all district personnel, student, and family records and/or information
Support and follow the rules, regulations, and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school(s), and the District
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Director of Special Education, or his/her designee
Length of Employment:
Nine (9) months
Days worked will be determined by the school calendar
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services
Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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