Physical Therapist III, IV - North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office

Teach In Hawaii•Kailua Kona, HI

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About The Position

The authorized level of the position is Physical Therapist IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Physical Therapist III in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Physical Therapist III, SR-20: $6,485.00 - $6,971.00 per month Physical Therapist IV, SR-22: $6,813.00 - $7,332.00 per month Independently prepares and plans a school-based physical therapy program that consists of an array of services that capitalizes on ability and minimizes impact of disability on educational environment.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, which at the time of graduation was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), its predecessor organization, or its successor organization; or in the case of a foreign-trained person, a credentials evaluation report from an agency recognized by the appropriate licensing agency of the State of Hawaii, indicating successful completion of an education program that has been determined to be equivalent to an accredited physical therapy program.
Experience Requirements: Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality and quantity as described below: Class TitlePhysical Therapy Experience (Years) Physical Therapist III0 Physical Therapist IV1
Physical Therapy Experience: Professional experience as a Physical Therapist that equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories of prevention and treatment of physical disability or disease by physical therapy and their proper application by use of physical measures, activities and devices for preventive and therapeutic purposes which are appropriate to the patient's physical and psychological condition.
For some positions at the Physical Therapist IV and V levels, the applicant may be required to show evidence of ability to supervise others.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Applicants must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists at the time of application
Applicants must possess a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment
Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.
Lift and Carry Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to lift and carry loads weighing up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

Attends meetings for collaborative planning of educational programs or provision of services.
Prepares information to teacher and other school personnel on preventive activities to help struggling learners, participates in whole school and/or student specific screenings.
Prepares reports, treatment plans and other material.
May supervise a small group of lower-level physical therapists and para-professionals by assigning schedules, reviewing work and providing them with guidance and assistance.
May provide technical assistance to school and/or district staff (resource teachers, district educational specialists, principals, other specialized personnel, etc.).
Provides advisory and consultative services and program information to parents, family members and volunteer personnel.
Modifies and designs therapeutic equipment; estimates equipment and therapy supply needs and costs, requisitions and maintains inventory of adequate supplies, equipment and materials for program operation.
And provides fieldwork training experience for physical therapy students.
Attends student focused team meetings to identify curricular expectations, current performance and other relevant information, and determine the areas in which information is needed for a particular student's assessment.
Plans, selects and uses a variety of physical therapy methods and measures to identify the student's performance skills, educational environment, activity demands and student factors in relation to the identified education-related areas.
Analyzes and interprets results with the IEP team.
Assists with the determination of goals and objectives, implements treatment plans and monitors progress.

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.