Therapist, Staff Physical

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Summary:

The Therapist, Staff Physical, supports the education of students suspected of

and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. The Therapist, Staff Physical, develops, implements, and coordinates a physical therapy program providing observations, evaluations, and intervention services. The Therapist, Staff Physical, is expected to analyze risk, problem solve effectively, and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications, and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision. The Therapist, Staff Physical, through working as a team member serving students with disabilities, is autonomous in applying principles of physical therapy and responsible for working within the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other legal mandates.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and

predictable pattern of attendance.

• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and

responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessments and designs and implements physical therapy services in accordance with

the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Chapter 486.021, F. S., and under the regulations of the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.

• Demonstrates knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes-based

intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment, as well as, knowledge

of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses.

• Participates with the school team to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and section 504

Plans.

• Supervise and monitors physical therapy assistant, as required.

• Applies evidence-based research and best practices to design and implement therapeutic

interventions for improving student outcomes identified on the IEP.

• Documents all therapy services, including daily documentation, progress notes, and Medicaid

billing.

• Collaborates with school personnel and demonstrates knowledge of the educational

environment to promote safe and accessible schools.

• Provides consultation to school personnel regarding emergency evacuation of students with

disability.

• Contributes to planning safe transportation of students with disabilities.

• Provides clinical educational opportunities for students of physical therapy.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as

determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and

apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays

understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for

additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an

organized manner.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information

skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group

problem solving situations.

Oral Communications: Speaks clearly and persuasively. Listens and gets clarification. Responds

well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.

Written Communications: Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar.

Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual

orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and

spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in areas specific to pediatrics

preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Active and in good standing Physical Therapy License issued

by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.

Language Skills: Speaks, reads, and writes English fluently. Reads, analyzes, and interprets all

kinds of documents. Communicates effectively with school personnel, families and district staff.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent, and draws and

interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Analyzes risk, problem solves effectively, and demonstrates a high level of

professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental

modifications, and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,

bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or

community organizations throughout the district.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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