Laveen Elementary School District #59
Laveen, Arizona, United States
2021-22 Physical Therapist
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy. Possesses a Masters, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. Up-to-date or ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/restraint certification.
REPORTS TO:
Principal/Executive Director of Student Services
JOB GOAL:
Identifies students whose ability to function is limited by gross motor delays and/or physical deficits. Provides direct, indirect, or consultative services to enable students benefit from their educational program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screens and evaluates students gross motor functioning skills based on formal and informal evaluations.
- Develops physical therapy objectives and activities that can be implemented by teachers and assistants.
- Develops therapy schedules and provides therapy for students who have delays in gross motor functions.
- Identifies students needs for adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations/modifications.
- Instructs students, family, and school staff members in all the use of special equipment.
- Participates in multidisciplinary conferences to develop Individualized Education Programs for students entering or continuing in special education programs.
- Determines appropriate physical therapy equipment and supply needs, makes purchase requests for equipment and supplies as appropriate, and maintains inventory of physical therapy equipment, assistive technology, and supplies.
- Evaluates individual student progress in therapy programs on a regular basis, communicating findings to teachers, parents, and others involved through direct consultation or written reports.
- Completes quarterly and other reports formally requested by the Director of Student Services.
- Attends appropriate professional conferences, workshops, and in-service training programs.
- Provides professional development to staff members.
- Maintain records and bill Medicaid in Public Schools.
- Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
- Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
- Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
- Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
- Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
- Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
- Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
- Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write correspondence.
- Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
- The ability to type 40 wpm.
- Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
- Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative 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 as long as the accommodations do not interfere with the ability to perform essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to transfer weights up to 50 pounds including but not limited to dependent, assisted, stand, pivot, slide board, and two persons lifts.
- The position includes daily carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; ability to work on the floor or at the level of small children.
- The employee must be able to push and pull equipment including wheelchairs, gait trainers, bikes, mobile standers.
- The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
- FLSA: Exempt
- Full Time Employee Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement, workers comp, life, and medical. Optional benefits (employees cost): Increase life insurance, flexible spending account, short term disability, dental, and/or vision.
EVALUATION:
- Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.
Primary Location: School To Be Determined
Shift Type: Full-Time (FTE 1.0)
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Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 AM
(Mountain Standard Time)
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 AM
(Mountain Standard Time)
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