Job Description
The Physical Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Ages range from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.
Delivers specialized individual and group physical therapy instruction as mandated in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Collects data and completes reports regarding the student's goals and progress.
Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
Assesses and documents each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
Provides physical therapy expertise when developing FBA/BIP.
Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student's progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.
Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.
Supervises PTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
Communicates and follows up with schools and families to obtain appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based physical therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services.
Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. occupational therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).
Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the speech language pathologist and itinerants.
Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student.
Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to student/client's level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.
Provides documentation to maintain the quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.
Participates in school trainings, in-service, and professional development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as required.
.They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
Current CPR Certification.
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