Physical Therapist (Part-Time)

Position Description

Position Title: Physical Therapist (Part-Time—up to 25 hours / week)
Department / Division: Special Education
Reports To: Director of Special Education or designated supervisor

Position Summary
A Physical Therapist provides services to students with identified disabilities in
accordance with their Individualized Education Plans. Services could include treatment
programs involving motor development and range of motion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides physical therapy to individuals with disabilities, including development

of individual treatment plans.
2. Evaluates students using appropriate testing materials and techniques.
3. Offers support to ESA classrooms and local districts as appropriate.
4. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff, families, local

districts and community agencies.
5. Completes the appropriate documentation, paperwork and progress reports.
6. Performs home visits as needed, and provides itinerant services to children ages

birth to six.
7. Provides adaptive equipment as needed, which may include handmade items.
8. Performs screening and evaluations.
9. Works with parents / guardians to explain goals and methods of therapy.
10. Attends staff meetings and professional development as appropriate.
11. Performs related work as requested.

Qualification Requirements

1. Professional degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
2. State of Michigan Board licensed in Physical Therapy.
3. Related work experience, preferably in an educational and/or pediatric setting.
4. Knowledge of special education rules and regulations, IEPs, IFSPs and child

development.
5. Possess sensitivity to and interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities.
6. Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective scheduling.
7. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to

effectively work with students, parents, staff, other agencies and the general
public.

8. Computer literacy, including the ability to word process, utilize software
applications and use electronic mail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel,
crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee may frequently lift
and/or move up to 60 pounds. Frequent travel may be required. Noise levels are
typically moderate.

The information contained in this position description is intended to describe the general
content and requirements for the successful performance of the position. It is not an
exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Additional duties and
requirements may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Midland County Educational Service Agency does not discriminate in employment in

employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.