Physical Therapist - District-Wide
Full Time
Englewood, CO
Posted
Job description
FLSA:
Exempt
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
Certified Salary Schedule
PAY GRADE:
Certified Salary Schedule
BENEFITS:
Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.
SUPERVISOR:
Special Education Director or designee.
SUMMARY:
The physical therapist performs student assessment, intervention, and transition planning, and promotes an exemplary education program fostering student achievement as outlined under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA). The physical therapist develops and promotes collaborative relationships among the school community: parents, staff, administration, community agencies, private medical providers, and other community members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exempt
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906
Certified Salary Schedule
PAY GRADE:
Certified Salary Schedule
BENEFITS:
Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.
SUPERVISOR:
Special Education Director or designee.
SUMMARY:
The physical therapist performs student assessment, intervention, and transition planning, and promotes an exemplary education program fostering student achievement as outlined under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA). The physical therapist develops and promotes collaborative relationships among the school community: parents, staff, administration, community agencies, private medical providers, and other community members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluates the student's functional abilities through a variety of methods including histories, interviews, standardized assessments, skilled observation, and checklists.
- Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report, which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment to help direct program development and guide evidence-based intervention.
- Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop a comprehensive educational plan.
- Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation within the school environment.
- Adapts and modifies the environment, including use of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and training instructional staff, to meet individual needs and promote student independence.
- Educates student, staff, and family to facilitate skill development and practice as well as maintain health and safety.
- Monitors the effects of physical therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
- Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards and state and district guidelines.
- Provides supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with Colorado Physical Therapy Practice Act and district guidelines.
- Assists in managing inventory of therapeutic equipment and supplies.
- Uses evidence-based resources and clinical reasoning to make practice decisions.
- Uses Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.
- Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication, organization, collaboration, and planning skills.
- Basic knowledge of typical office equipment and computer software systems.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Physical Therapy license.
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider license.
- Colorado driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Moderate physical effort.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent standing and walking.
- Frequent bending and reaching.
- Frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing.
- Occasional climbing
- Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
- Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Eye/hand coordination.
- Basic manual dexterity.
- Speaking and hearing.
- Moderate noise level.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
- Normal office environment.
- Normal school environment.
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