Physical Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

General Description

This position evaluates and administers physical therapy services to students with physical limitations. Assists students in achieving physical and functional independent access to the educational system within their physical limitations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of/or ability to learn appropriate and various computer functions and programs including e-mail.
• Certificates as determined by the District including state license to practice physical therapy in the State of Oregon.
• Supervision of licensed physical therapy assistants.

Essential Functions

• Works as a team member with teachers, parents and special education staff in support of educational program.
• Participates as member of individual education plan (IEP)/IFSP team in planning goals and educational programs for individual students.
• Provides professional input and expertise to the IEP/IFSP team in determining eligibility for services, developing IEP or IFSP goals and objectives for each eligible child/student and recommends service levels.
• Plans physical therapy programs based upon individual student evaluations of functional/developmental skills as well as other tests.
• Provides direct individual or small group services, and/or indirect services via consultative and monitoring services to implement therapy programs to assist the family and student to meet the IEP or IFSP goals.
• Manages child/student behavior during therapy.
• Communicates with other health care providers regarding student evaluations and programs.
• Supports services to address and facilitate progress with student IFSP/IEP goals.
• Supervises LPTA's assisting in this role in accordance with state PT license laws.
• Provides consultation services to other professional and educational personnel regarding students' gross motor and functional abilities.
• Trains and supervises assignments for educational assistants (LPTAs).

Pay

Salary is per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule Bargaining Unit: NWEA

Schedule

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

Continuous Recruiting

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals. Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us.