Central Office_Physical Therapist (Exceptional Education) 2026-2027

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Stone Mountain (GA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DeKalb County School District seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat students with physical disabilities within a school setting. The role focuses on enhancing access to education by applying school-based therapy techniques and mobility supports.

Responsibilities include collaboration with teachers, parents and a multidisciplinary team; documenting progress; and ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. A Georgia PT license and degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a Georgia PSC-approved program.
• Minimum of 1 year of general physical therapy experience.
• Valid Georgia PT license required.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and treat children with special physical needs in a school setting.
• Educate staff and families on patient care and mobility aids.
• Document progress and adapt treatment plans as needed.
• Order equipment and assistive devices as required for patients.
• Write reports reflecting patient care activities and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex patient care issues.
• Make minor process improvements to enhance department performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Physical Therapist.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Physical Therapist

Evaluates and treats children with physical disabilities to enhance school access. Educates staff and parents on proper care techniques and assists in acquiring mobility aids. Works independently with minimal supervision, applying intermediate-level knowledge to provide care for students.

Essential Job Duties

• Evaluates and treats children with special physical needs.
• Educates staff and family members on patient care, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to support treatment plans.
• Documents each patient's progress and adapts treatment plans as required, maintaining meticulous records of patient care.
• Orders equipment and assistive devices as needed for patients, making modifications to processes to enhance performance within the department.
• Writes comprehensive reports that accurately reflect patient care activities and outcomes.
• Maintains records diligently, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and reflects any changes in treatment or patient status.
• Ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and ensures continuity of services for patients.
• Identifies problems and resolves moderately complex issues related to patient care and therapy protocols.
• Makes minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Physical Therapy education required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in general physical therapy practice required.
• Valid physical therapy license issued by the State of Georgia required.

The Department of Exceptional Education is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist. Caseloads include preschool and school aged students. Applicants should be knowledgeable about physical therapy needs for students with disabilities. Expertise in assessment, intervention, and documentation as it relates to school-based physical therapy is essential. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, administrators as well as other professionals.