School-Based Physical Therapist for Exceptional Education

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Stone Mountain (GA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DeKalb County School District seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat students with physical disabilities within a school setting. The role focuses on enhancing access to education by applying school-based therapy techniques and mobility supports.

Responsibilities include collaboration with teachers, parents and a multidisciplinary team; documenting progress; and ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. A Georgia PT license and degree are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a Georgia PSC-approved program.
• Minimum of 1 year of general physical therapy experience.
• Valid Georgia PT license required.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and treat children with special physical needs in a school setting.
• Educate staff and families on patient care and mobility aids.
• Document progress and adapt treatment plans as needed.
• Order equipment and assistive devices as required for patients.
• Write reports reflecting patient care activities and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex patient care issues.
• Make minor process improvements to enhance department performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Clinical skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

DeKalb County School District seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat students with physical disabilities within a school setting. The role focuses on enhancing access to education by applying school-based therapy techniques and mobility supports.

Responsibilities include collaboration with teachers, parents and a multidisciplinary team; documenting progress; and ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. A Georgia PT license and degree are required.