Physical Therapist

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Municipal Schools in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate students and assist in their motor skill and sensory motor development. The role requires a bachelor's degree and eligibility for New Mexico licensure, along with strong communication skills and knowledge of physical therapy practices.

Responsibilities include direct therapeutic services, supervision of assistants, and involvement in the IEP process. A focus on improving education quality and engaging with parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Eligible for New Mexico licensure in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to physical therapy in schools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and develop motor skill programs.
• Communicate with education personnel and parents.
• Supervise Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants.

Skills

Knowledge of handicapping conditions

Ability to communicate effectively

Assessment and intervention strategies

Direct therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

New Mexico licensure in Physical Therapy

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred.
• Have or eligible for New Mexico licensure in Physical Therapy.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOAL

To evaluate students, plan and implement corrective / preventative measures to assist in the motor skill and sensory motor development of children with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates foresight, examines issues, and takes initiative to improve the quality of education.
• Embraces and encourages the acceptance of diversity.
• Uses effective people skills to communicate.
• Effectively manages the resources for which he/she is responsible.
• Attend any in or out of District trainings or meetings as appropriate for maintaining current skills.
• Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of handicapping conditions and their effects on sensory, motor, psychosocial and cognitive development of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relevant to providing physical therapy services for children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of local, federal and state regulations and procedures pertaining to the provision of physical therapy services in the school setting.
• Ability to select, administer and interpret appropriate assessment instruments and procedures taking into consideration the student's age, developmental level, disability and educational needs.
• Ability to assess the functional performance of students with disabilities within the school environment.
• Ability to engage in consensus decision making as a member of the IEP team.
• Ability to plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel, administrators, parents and community members.
• Ability to explain the role of physical therapy within the educational setting.
• Ability to document assessment and intervention strategies and correlate this information to the educational goals of the student.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and modify according to a physical therapy program within a school setting.
• Order and maintain equipment and expendable supplies used in the physical therapy setting, including inventory and placement sites of that equipment.
• Direct therapeutic services aimed at the prevention of increased disability where possible.
• Develop compensatory motor skills.
• Identification, adaptation and adjustment of equipment as needed.
• Provide instructional recommendations to be carried out in the classroom.
• Assess students progress toward mastery of goals/objectives established in the IEP.
• Provide supervision to any Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant providing services in the schools.
• Conduct assessment of students referred through the evaluation process.
• Project an overall concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Participate in the IEP Process and provide written results to initial evaluations and annual reviews and reevaluations to the members of the team.
• Involve parents in the decision making process and the delivery of service.