Impactful School-Based Pediatric Physical Therapist

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Physical Therapist to support students within the school setting.

The role emphasizes evaluation and treatment of children with physical disabilities, along with educating staff and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure students have access to mobility and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia PSC 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy education

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Physical Therapist to support students within the school setting.

The role emphasizes evaluation and treatment of children with physical disabilities, along with educating staff and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure students have access to mobility and education.