School-Based PT: Empower Students' Independence

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess students, develop educationally relevant goals, and deliver intervention services to enhance learning outcomes. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff to support students' functional skills for classroom and home use.

The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programs, communicate results to stakeholders, and document progress. Prior experience with children and valid state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Ohio State Board of Education Physical Therapy registration is required.
• Ohio Physical Therapy Board License required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected disabilities through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the students' educational program
• Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations, and reports of physical therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the students
• Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom and home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner
• Monitor the physical therapy program goals by collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures
• Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs
• Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant
• Communicate the needs of the physical therapy program to the appropriate school/program administrator
• Acts as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials
• Provide consultation to the school system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives
• Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
• Maintain an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper care and use of therapy equipment
• Supervise and monitor in a professional manner the job performance of any assigned physical therapy assistants and aides

Skills

Prior experience with children

Education

Ohio State Board of Education Physical Therapy registration

Ohio Physical Therapy Board License

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess students, develop educationally relevant goals, and deliver intervention services to enhance learning outcomes. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff to support students' functional skills for classroom and home use.

The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programs, communicate results to stakeholders, and document progress. Prior experience with children and valid state licensure are required.