Physical Therapist/PTA for the 26-27 School Year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or more advanced degree from an APTA-accredited college or university in Physical Therapy required
• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Certification through the NPTE in Physical Therapy required
• Current Physical Therapy license from the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts required
• Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist in a school system or other pediatric practice setting preferred
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, transfer, and position students as needed to implement goals during therapy
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district

Requirements

• Reports To Director of Special Services
• Exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Skills

• Collaborates/consults with other disciplines to understand a student's educational performance strengths and needs
• Administers functional assessments and evaluation strategies
• Synthesizes assessment results into a comprehensive written report
• Facilitates the student's independent functioning and reduces the effects of disabling conditions on their ability to participate in the educational process
• Provides services related to functional use of the body for postural alignment, mobility, use of braces or prostheses, endurance, adaptive equipment, and movement required during a school day
• Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, and students on proper use of assisted devices and remediation of functional limitations
• Maintains data collection and progress monitoring to document the effectiveness of interventions and make decisions about changes in intervention
• Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently
• Manages inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and plans for budgeting
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy
• Supervises PTA and co-signs PTA documentation
• Adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies affecting physical therapy practice
• Performs additional professional responsibilities such as record-keeping, staff development activities, parent conferences, consulting with school staff, caseload management, scheduling, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services
• Adheres to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by IDEA and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education

Pay

Negotiable based on annual Board of Education determination

Schedule

Nine (9) month positions