PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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Summary: Provides physical therapy services on an itinerant basis to physically and otherwise health impaired children, ages 0-25. Conducts and or/attends individual educational planning committee (IEPC's) as appropriate; works with parents and clinics as appropriate; and works as a member of the Educational Professional Team providing services to the students and his/her family. Provides physical therapy services when ordered by a physician to physically impaired children according to the guidelines set up by the Supervisor of the Physical Therapist.

Prepares students to respond appropriately to the education program. The P.T. works with team members in the school to enable the student to work toward his/her potential by improving, developing or restoring sensorimotor function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Identifies and evaluates physically impaired children referred to the Special Education program and makes appropriate recommendations concerning the physical therapy needs of these children.
2. Serves as a member of the Individual Educational Planning Committee (IEPC) in prescribing appropriate special services and placement for the physically impaired child.
3. Carries out the physician's prescribed order on a regular schedule as recommended by the IEPC committee.
4. Records annual performance objectives for each child on the active Physical Therapy caseload.
5. Formulates an individualized treatment program for each child on the active caseload, directed towards achieving that child's specific goals and objectives.
6. Attends clinics for reviewing progress of and updating others on physically impaired children.
7. Serves as a Registered Physical Therapy consultant for Physical Therapy Assistant as the need arises on regularly scheduled visits.
8. Responsible for communications with attending physicians pertaining to Physical Therapy treatments and evaluations of children on the active caseloads.
9. Communicates by letter, phone or in person regularly with parents to discuss the child's therapy and home management program.
10. Prepares regular, accessible and current progress reports on each physically impaired child.
11. Helps the classroom teachers and school personnel understand the special needs of the physically impaired child in regard to:
    1. Any restricted physical ability.
    2. Any restricted physical activity.
    3. Any special seating arrangements or apparatus.
    4. Any special considerations of staff due to physical condition.
    5. Any special arrangement required for caring for personal needs.
    6. Any emotional and social adjustments.
12. Follows-up or helps parents plan medical appointments and evaluations.
13. Follows and consults on purchasing and care of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
14. Alerts parents to additional help such as vocational rehabilitation, children's special healthcare services summer school, physical therapy, camp programs, etc.
15. Assists parents in finding information about their child's impairment through organizations, publications, and workshops, etc.
16. Maintains a good working relationship with physical therapy assistants, students, teachers, administrators, community agencies, physicians and intermediate staff.
17. Sees that each child is legally certified for enrollment in the Physical Therapy program.
18. Sets-up, maintains and cleans treatment areas and P.T. equipment.
19. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.
20. Travel to meet job requirements.

Education and/or Experience: Physical therapy doctoral degree from an accredited program, or approved equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: License from the State of Michigan to practice Physical Therapy.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is May 1, 2024. Placement on the Special Education Certified Salary Schedule will depend on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $64,498-$79,179. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick, and personal business days.