Part-time Physical Therapist

TrulyHired; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Winchester Board of Education is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Director of Student Services. The role involves developing, implementing, and coordinating a school-based PT program, with evaluation, screening, and intervention aligned to each student's IEP.

Responsibilities include collaborating with parents, staff, and clinicians, documenting services, and ensuring compliance with FERPA and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and graduation from an accredited PT program.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and coordinates the PT program within the school district.
• Evaluates PT needs of students and interprets findings for parents and staff.
• Participates in IEP development and school-based interventions.

Skills

PT principles

Verbal and written communication

Pediatrics knowledge

Organization

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Part time

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, to support the education of students with disabilities, who require physical therapy services per their IEPs, in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
• Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources.
• Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff.
• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
• Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and trains staff in its safe implementation.
• Plans for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independently from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved.
• Evaluates and reports on student's progress.
• Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals in order to gather and communicate information to meet the physical therapy needs of students.
• Serves as resource to parents, school staff and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education.
• Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of physical therapy services.
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
• Assists with planning the safe transportation and emergency evacuation of students with disabilities or physical impairments.
• Provides consultation regarding the emergency evacuation of students with disabilities.
• Participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modifications when appropriate.
• Documents physical therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, including Medicaid billing.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services & Special Needs and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Uses and implements appropriate equipment usage with students to meet their PT needs. Trains staff to utilize equipment with students in the classroom environment.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment.
• Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and physical therapy practice in schools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effective use Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related field.
• Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

The Winchester Board of Education, per its policy, does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.