Physical Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist.
• Prior experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Program Director, Director of Pupil Services, or Director of Early Childhood Educational Services.

JOB GOAL: To provide physical therapeutic services for special needs students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students by improving, developing or restoring functions impaired or lost through illness, injury or deprivation.
• Assist students by improving their ability to perform tasks for independent functioning when functions are impaired or lost.
• Assist students by preventing, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function.
• Continue to further education by participating in staff development as required.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Comply with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten, eleven or twelve-month year. Salary and Calendar year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor.