PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Full Time
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 2159

    Position Type:
    Student Support Services
    Date Posted:
    5/3/2023
    Location:
    District Office
    Date Available:
    09/01/2023
    Closing Date:
    UNTIL FILLED

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST
    1.0 FTE – DISTRICT
    AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2023
    THE POSITION
    The Physical Therapist is responsible for the planning and delivery of school related services.


    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
    1.NJ School Physical Therapist Certification.
    2.Licensed NJ Physical Therapist.
    3.Demonstrate an effective ability to work as a team member.
    4.Ability to move between and provide services to students in district and students out of district placement.
    5.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    6.Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.



    JOB DESCRIPTION
    POSITION TITLE

    SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPIST


    MINIMUM
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • NJ School Physical Therapist Certification
    • Licensed NJ Physical Therapist
    • Demonstrate an effective ability to work as a team member
    • Ability to move between and provide services to students in district and students out of district placement
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status


    REPORTS TO
    Supervisors of Special Education

    JOB GOAL(S)
    The Physical Therapist is responsible for the planning and delivery of school related services.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


    1.
    Complete thorough evaluations, including perceptive/gross motor skills, muscle tone, range of motion/mobility, orthopedic needs, movement analysis, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living.

    2.
    Prepare, implement and evaluate through initial, annual and tri-annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section 504 Plans for each student based on individuality, assessed needs and in accordance with District procedures.

    3.
    Complete timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes and service tracker notes.

    4.
    Use appropriate assessment instruments pertaining to areas of need and services.

    5.
    Support projects and programs designed to serve students in diversified settings.

    6.
    Support overall service delivery, which may include the creation of schedules to meet the needs of students as stipulated in Section 504 Plans and/or IEPs.

    7.
    Provide direct and indirect therapy settings in both general education and special education programs.

    8.
    Collaborate with school personnel regarding students’ needs and progress to drive the instructional decision making process.

    9.
    Participate in meetings as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and in-service training.

    10.
    Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home.

    11.
    Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification.

    12.
    Perform other duties as assigned.



    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
    Salary as per SOMEA Agreement





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