Physical TherapistPROGRAM: District ServicesII.POSITION/TITLE:Physical TherapistIII.SALARY SCHEDULE:Licensed Therapist Salary Schedule IV.QUALIFICATIONS:Degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy.License from the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals.Evidence of current and ongoing professional development.Three or more years of school-based and/or pediatric experience preferred. V.LENGTH OF POSITION:10 Months; summer hours as assigned (summer program coverage)VI.REPORTS TO:Coordinator of District ServicesVII.SUPERVISES:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) [PT/PTA students when assigned]VIII.EVALUATION:Staff Evaluation will be implemented as outlined in the North River Collaborative Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook.IX.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:THERAPY SERVICESPerform contextual observations and screenings as requested to determine if barriers that limit student participation within the school environment exist and if further PT evaluation is indicated.Provide assessment and evaluation procedures for referred students in accordance with special education regulations and Collaborative policies and procedures, including functional motor performance and environmental analysis and make recommendations to improve the fit for greater access, progress, and participation. Able to use appropriate developmental scales, informal assessments, contextual observations and/or standardized tests to evaluate the student in contextually relevant physical therapy areas.Synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment. Communicate results of observations, screenings and evaluations and other PT reports to the educational staff, parents, students (when appropriate), administrators or others as needed.In conjunction with team, contribute to Individualized Educational Plan.Plan and develop evidence-based interventions, including compensation, remediation and prevention strategies and adaptations, focusing on functional mobility and safe, efficient access and participation in educational activities and routines in natural learning environments.Provide therapy in the least restrictive and appropriate setting based on individual needs of students.Evaluate treatment effectiveness through observation, data collection and analysis, re-evaluation, and communication with other staff members. Revise intervention plan and goals as necessary.Complete progress reports, annual reviews and three-year re-evaluations and other reports as needed. Consult with educators and other school staff to offer curricular and environmental modifications to support diverse learning abilities. Provide training to educators, parents and other school staff as needed to support implementation of recommended procedures or adaptations.Support students’ other educational goals across school settings. Order, construct and/or adapt equipment to meet the educational and environmental needs of the students. Help ensure the proper and safe use of positioning and mobility equipment and identify maintenance and/or replacement needs.Maintain an inventory of PT equipment and supplies and keep equipment and supplies clean and orderly.Communicate with outside professionals or agencies as related to students’ educational needs and in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.Act as a resource to students, parents and staff members who wish to further their understanding of physical therapy.SUPERVISION AND TRAININGSupervise PTA and provide necessary training and evaluation of their job performance.Supervise and evaluate PT/PTA students when assigned following appropriate guidelines.Accept and follow through with constructive criticism made by OT/PT Supervisor.DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONSubmit all written reports, goals, objectives, and any letters of medical necessity on a timely basis.Keep student attendance, progress monitoring, third-party billing and other documentation current and orderly.Provide input for the development of the department, program or district budget as requested.Abide by established work hours and follow policies and procedures outlined in the North River Collaborative Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook.Confer/meet with parents as needed to help them better understand the role of the PT in the school setting, including student’s individual plan. Provide home suggestions when indicated.Attend Annual Review and other meetings as requested.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDevelop student learning and professional practice goals as indicated based on evaluation cycle.Participate in Collaborative and/or member district program development or goals as requested. Attend and provide record of attendance of relevant professional development to keep abreast of trends and recent developments in the field of physical therapy/school-based practice.Attend and participate in in-service training programs and department/program meetings as required.Keep up to date on current technology for enhancing student success, professional collaboration and efficiency. HEALTH AND SAFETYAble to safely lift students up to 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting students up to 100 lbs.Able to physically assist students during activities such as: toileting, personal hygiene, in/out of adaptive equipment and mechanical lifts, and other self-care tasks as needed.3. Able to respond with reasonable speed and physically assist students during any emergency drills or actual emergencies.4. Able to safely and effectively participate in restraint training and to safely perform physical escort and restraints as needed once trained.5. Able to move with reasonable speed in order to maintain safety of very young or behaviorally involved students who may run towards danger. 6. Able to safely and effectively participate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training if requested and to safely perform CPR as needed once trained.ETHICALMaintain confidentiality of students at all times.Maintain professional attitude and productive relationship with other staff and administration.Treat parents and other professionals with respect.Preserve the rights of each student and family.G.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE OT/PT SUPERVISOR OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR