TITLE: Physical Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services

FLSA: Exempt

GRADE: Physical Therapist Salary Schedule

WORK CALENDAR: 197

FTE: 1.0

REVISED DATE:

SUMMARY: Develops, plans and coordinates a physical therapy program for identified students in the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs for all students eligible for physical therapy services.
2. Develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program, including philosophy, vision, departmental procedures and goals.
3. Provides direct service to student as indicated on specific IEP's.
4. Evaluates students using appropriately conveys information to parents and school teams.
5. Interprets assessment findings and appropriately conveys information to parents and school terms.
6. Consults with school staff, parents and agencies regarding student needs, progress, and instructional modifications.
7. Maintains student services, administrative and other department records in accordance with the Arizona Physical Therapy Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal policies.
8. Evaluates and reports on student progress.
9. Communicates and consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals effectively both orally and in written form.
10. Participates in professional growth activities.
11. Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
12. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
13. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Current registration with American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bachelor of Science in a major field of physical therapy. Masters preferred.
• Completion of six months of supervised clinical affiliations.
• Two years pediatric clinical experience or elementary school experience preferred.
• Sensory Integration Certification preferred; good knowledge of medical/surgical/pediatric information and indications for occupational therapy treatment.

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with students, staff and community.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee will stand and walk, bend, raise arms and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee will need to demonstrate movement patterns. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.