Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

NORTH CENTRAL ESD

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Job ID:

5773838

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description This is a 0.1 FTE position, approximatley 4 hours per week.

Title:

Physical Therapist

Department:

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education

Classification:

Licensed Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year:

191 Days or as assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy diagnostic/prescriptive expertise for children ages birth through twenty-one who have identified gross motor, mobility, orthopedic, neuromuscular, and functional movement delays that impact educational performance and access to educational programs and environments.

Job Qualifications, Licensure, Certification:

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Oregon Physical Therapist License Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge across developmental domains of typical child development, the characteristics of delayed development, and patterns of atypical development associated with disabilities. Knowledge of physical therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of orthopedic, neurological, muscular, skeletal, and developmental conditions affecting student mobility and participation. Ability to select, administer, and interpret appropriate screening and assessment tools for determining eligibility, service needs, and educational impact. Ability to evaluate posture, muscle strength, muscle tone, range of motion, balance, coordination, gait, endurance, mobility, and functional motor performance. Ability to analyze environmental barriers and make recommendations that improve student access, participation, and safety. Knowledge of adaptive equipment, positioning systems, orthotics, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and mobility devices. Ability to assess the need for adaptive equipment and provide written recommendations and justification. Ability to articulate the role of physical therapy in evaluation, intervention planning, and educational programming. Ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators, administrators, medical providers, and related service personnel. Ability to develop and implement individualized therapy programs that support educational goals and functional participation. Ability to train staff and families in positioning, transfers, mobility techniques, equipment use, and therapeutic activities. Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, observations, and interviews. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, progress reports, service logs, and Medicaid documentation. Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Demonstrate knowledge of current research and best practices in pediatric and school-based physical therapy. Initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment. Willingness to participate in professional development and training related to assigned programs and services. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides evaluation and intervention services for children and students with disabilities whose educational performance is affected by physical, motor, or mobility impairments. Conducts screenings, assessments, and evaluations to determine eligibility, educational impact, and therapy needs. Determines level of service based upon current assessment data and provides direct therapy, consultation, monitoring, and collaborative services as appropriate. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Evaluates the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions; documents, monitors, and reports student progress toward goals. Maintains case notes, service logs, Medicaid documentation, progress reports, evaluation reports, and other required records in a timely manner. Assesses student needs related to positioning, transfers, mobility, accessibility, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications. Recommends, assists in obtaining, and monitors the effectiveness of adaptive equipment and mobility devices. Provides consultation and training to staff, families, and community partners regarding physical therapy strategies and accommodations. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with parents, ESD staff, school personnel, medical providers, and community agencies. Assists in identifying and reducing barriers to participation within educational environments and activities. Promotes student safety and independence through appropriate intervention, environmental modifications, and staff training. Provides sufficient supervision, training, and assistance to assigned support personnel in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Assists with dissemination of information regarding physical therapy services and resources available within the community. Promotes and participates in ongoing program improvement through development and implementation of effective evaluation, treatment, documentation, and service delivery practices. Develops, in cooperation with program administrator, annual professional goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for accomplishing those goals.

Workplace Expectations:

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Confer and communicate regularly with other ESD staff, ESD Districts, and immediate supervisor through a variety of platforms such as in-person, video conferencing, emails and phone calls. Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or District patron. Demonstrate professional character in all job responsibilities. Display a courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the agency. Attend trainings related to professional growth to stay current on best practices.

Physical Requirements:

The employee regularly provides hands-on physical therapy services and must be able to safely and effectively perform the physical demands associated with evaluating and treating infants, children, and students with disabilities. Essential functions of the position require frequent physical contact with students and may include lifting, positioning, transferring, supporting, guiding, and assisting students during therapeutic and functional activities. The employee may be required to physically assist students of varying ages, sizes, and abilities with mobility, gait training, balance activities, floor activities, therapeutic exercises, positioning, transfers, and use of adaptive equipment. Duties may be performed in classrooms, therapy rooms, homes, playgrounds, community settings, and other educational environments. In an eight-hour day employee may: Stand/Walk { }None { }1-4 hrs { }4-6 hrs {x}6-8 hrs Sit { }None { }1-3 hrs {x}3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs Drive { }None { }1-3 hrs {x}3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs Employee may use hands for repetitive: {x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling { } Fine Manipulation Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls: { }Yes {x}No Employee may regularly be required to: Bend {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all Squat {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all Kneel {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all Reach {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all Lift {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all Essential physical duties may include: Lifting, supporting, repositioning, and physically assisting students during therapy sessions and educational activities. Assisting students with transfers to and from wheelchairs, adaptive seating systems, classroom furniture, therapy equipment, vehicles, floor positions, and other environments. Providing physical support and guarding during standing, walking, gait training, stair navigation, balance activities, and therapeutic exercises. Pushing, pulling, transporting, adjusting, and monitoring wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers, walkers, adaptive tricycles, and other mobility or positioning equipment. Performing floor-based therapy activities that require frequent kneeling, crouching, sitting on the floor, transitioning between floor and standing positions, and assisting students during these activities. Utilizing appropriate body mechanics while lifting, transferring, positioning, and supporting students to minimize the risk of injury to students and staff. Responding appropriately to emergency situations that may require physical intervention to ensure student safety.

Lifting:

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Sedentary Work:

Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. { }

Light Work:

Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. {x}

Medium Work:

Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. { }

Medium Heavy Work:

Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. { }

Heavy Work:

Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. The employee must be able to safely utilize proper body mechanics and, with or without reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of assisting students with transfers, positioning, mobility, gait training, therapeutic activities, and other duties requiring physical contact and support. The employee must be able to manage the stress and physical demands associated with working with students with behavior , developmental, and psychological needs. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting As mandatory reporter (ORS 419B.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and/or Department of Human Services any instances of suspected child abuse.

Position Type:

Part Time

Salary:

$5,230 to $8,641 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required