Physical Therapist

The Maryland School for the Blind; Nottingham (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus of $2500

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in New Hampshire seeks a Physical Therapist to conduct assessments and manage a student caseload. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of sensory-motor development and a valid physical therapy license. This full-time position offers daytime hours with some flexibility and requires work during summer programs.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of normal/abnormal sensory-motor development.
• Evaluation techniques for individuals with disabilities ages 3-21.
• Knowledge of adaptive positioning equipment for children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy assessments and screenings.
• Manage a student caseload with direct and indirect services.
• Provide consultation and training to staff and community professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of sensory-motor development

Evaluation techniques for disabilities

Knowledge of orthotics and adaptive equipment

Understanding of childhood disabilities

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist

Baltimore, MD

Summary

Now offering a $2500 retention bonus!

SUMMARY: With supervision, provides physical therapy assessment, treatment, and consultation as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Accountabilities

Essential Functions

1. Conducts physical therapy assessments and admission screenings. 5%
2. Manages a student caseload using an integrated therapy model: provides direct and indirect service, maintains records, and participates in interdisciplinary programming. 40%
3. Provides consultation and training to staff, parents, and community based professionals 25%
4. Monitors the implementation of student programs. 10%
5. Designs, orders or fabricates, as necessary, updates and monitors the use of adaptive positioning equipment, assistive devices/ wheelchairs and orthotics. 10%
6. Continues professional development and education. 5%

Marginal Functions (5%)

1. Provides new employee training on student transfers, lifts and mechanical lifts
2. Move equipment between buildings; assist with ordering and maintaining office, clinic and workroom spaces
3. Supervises clinical students.
4. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Conditions

Equipment Used: Developmental therapy equipment, exercise equipment, positioning equipment/ wheelchairs, orthotics, assistive devices, lifting devices, personal computers, hand and power tools, industrial sewing machine, video equipment, telephones, copy machine, car.

Performance Standard: Must consistently demonstrate clinical competence in a!) areas of performance consistent with recognized standards of the physical therapy profession.

Work Environment and Demands: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments, on and off campus, with a variety of sound, lighting, and temperature conditions. Significant walking between buildings; must be able to lift 35 lbs. routinely.

Work Schedule: 35 daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with a daily 30 minute unpaid lunch. Flextime scheduling available. Some early morning and evening consults and training required. This position follows a 12 -month annual calendar (requires working during the 4 week Extended School Year program in the summer).

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of normal/abnormal sensory-motor development and musculoskeletal function/dysfunction.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate evaluative and treatment techniques for individuals with multiple disabilities 3-21 years of age.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of orthotics/ wheelchairs, adaptive positioning equipment, and assistive devices appropriate for individuals 3-21.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of proper body mechanics and use of mechanical lifts.
5. General knowledge of disabling childhood conditions such as, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and autism, and their impact on sensory-motor and musculoskeletal development.
6. Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

After the first year in this position, the employee is required to have:

1. General knowledge of IDEA and COMAR regulations and service implications; crisis intervention and behavior management; data collection; visual impairment/blindness relative to sensory-motor development; total communication systems; best practices for bus transportation; MSB policies and procedures.
2. Basic knowledge to provide clinical supervision, basic mechanical skills for equipment adjustment and repairs.
3. General understanding of school based versus medica! models of service delivery.