What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Central Office?
DATE: July 2, 2024
POSITION: Physical Therapist
SALARY: District Salary Schedule - (GRADE 76: $5,046.20 monthly – Starting Salary)
DEADLINE DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: UNTIL FILLED
GENERAL DUTIES:
As a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. Develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the local educational agency (LEA); providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.
- Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Develop, implement and coordinate the physical therapy program within the LEA, including philosophy, vision, departmental procedures and goals.
- Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation and supplementary information from other agencies and records.
- Providing oversight and medication administration and associated health teaching for other school staff who provide this service.
- Providing or arranging Interpret assessment findings and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams.
- Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans.
- Plan for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independent from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.
- Participation in recent continuing education programs related to pediatrics or school based physical therapy.
- Two years of experience (Preferably in pediatric practice).
- Certification to practice in North Carolina as evidenced by current licensure as a physical therapist by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Salary : $5,046