Physical Therapist (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BTU bargaining unit affiliation

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct and indirect PT services to students in the school system. You will screen and evaluate children, develop IEP/IFSP-based plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Maryland PT license, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of pediatric PT, behavior norms, and disability education laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and AMA-ACB accreditation (as applicable)
• Maryland license to practice physical therapy
• Knowledge of pediatric PT and behavior norms
• Understanding of education laws for students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate children to determine PT needs.
• Develop IEP/IFSP-based PT programs with annual goals and objectives.
• Supervise PT students, assistants, or aides.
• Meet with parents to discuss home activity plans.
• Maintain caseload documentation and clinical notes.
• Collaborate in staff meetings and with other service providers.
• Train school staff on PT equipment.
• Serve on IEP/IFSP teams as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Number 8600042402

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Plans and implements an IEP/IFSP based physical therapy program and activities providing direct service to students and indirect service to other service providers including parents/and other caretakers.

Essential Functions

• Screens and evaluates children to determine needs for treatment.
• Establishes a program of physical therapy services in the child's individualized education program identifying both annual goals and short-term objectives.
• Supervises service provided by physical therapy students, physical therapy assistants or aides.
• Meets with parents to discuss extension of activities provided in the school to the home.
• Observes response of child noting changes, and reports and records changes relevant to physical therapy intervention.
• Observes accepted professional standards and ethics and safety procedures in providing physical therapy services.
• Submits Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Maintains caseload documentation including clinical notes and student attendance.
• Participates in staff meetings and collaborates with other service providers.
• Trains school-based staff on use of PT equipment.
• Serves on School IEP Team and IFSP team as requested.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by successful completion of a course in physical therapy accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Maryland license as a physical therapist as defined by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of physical therapy and of human behavior norms and deficits.
• Working knowledge of the application of physical therapy principles and practices as these apply to children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the laws and by-laws covering the education of students with disabilities.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Preferred

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits ?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:? http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.?

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.