School Physical Therapist
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position reports to the Director of Special Education and provides educationally relevant physical therapy services to students, Preschool through Transition age, with vision, hearing, and/or multiple disabilities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform work associated with Physical Therapy (PT) to meet the goals and objectives of the student Individualized Education Program (IEP); organize and keep a system of records related to student attendance, student progress and other required information; assess, develop, and implement educationally relevant goals, present lessons or strategies which meet the needs of individuals and groups, and promotes high levels of success; perform PT diagnostic evaluations and make recommendations regarding PT services for student who are Deaf/HH, Blind/VI, and /or multiply disabled sensory impaired students.
Train students and staff in the use of adaptive equipment, including wheelchairs, splints, positioning equipment, and walkers.
Monitor and maintain adaptive equipment, to include working with wheelchair companies, orthotists, and equipment specialists; and, purchase new equipment as appropriate and approved by supervisor.
Select therapy activities to improve gross motor, coordination, balance, and motor planning skills.
Monitor student behavior and activity so that a safe environment is assured.
Demonstrate knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, behavior management, organization, planning, time and resource management, current technology practices, parent relations, staff relations, and teamwork.
Manage reporting requirements for Medicaid documentation, to include activities related to Medicaid billing.
Provide outreach services as assigned, including consultation services regarding PT for students who are Deaf/HH, Blind/VI and/or multiply disabled sensory impaired.
Provide parent consultation; participate in selected parent-focused activities, etc., and provide PT information which includes utilizing appropriate local community resources.
Coordinate effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts and strategic planning, and positively contributing to extracurricular activities.
Positively serve as a member of the Student Services team and the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind as a whole; and participate in regular team and departmental meetings, school, and instructional meetings as required.
Consult with students’ off-campus medical teams with questions and concerns about changes in student abilities.
Participate in and/or provide activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Work in collaboration as part of the educational assessment team and other related services to support student progress.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include lunch and/or bus duty.