Physical Therapist-Special Education: 10 Months 35 Hours

Rochester City School District•Rochester, NY

16h•$46 - $50

About The Position

This is a professional position at a health care facility or school district. The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides physical therapy treatments to patients or students in accordance with a written prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical direction. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Supervising Therapist or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, clerical employees, and students assigned to the service. The position does related work as required. When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, the role may include coordinating and/or supervising undergraduate physical therapy students, conducting patient home evaluations with the Occupational Therapy Department and making recommendations before discharge, and providing home physical therapy programs for discharged patients. The Rochester City School District serves nearly 23,000 students across 48 PreK sites and 39 schools. It emphasizes equity, academic excellence, student empowerment, and preparing students for success beyond graduation.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist by the New York State Education Department, or possession of a Limited Permit to practice Physical Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of physical therapy.
Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of physical therapy apparatus and equipment.
Good knowledge of pathological conditions and socioeconomic factors affecting patient disabilities.
Good knowledge of community resources applicable to physical therapy.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
Ability to assume responsibility for patient treatment.
Ability to teach and guide patients, families, and allied personnel in physical therapy techniques.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to provide and maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
Good judgment and resourcefulness.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician.
Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients or students, unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a doctor's admission note.
Evaluates and orders appropriate functional and mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, ambulation aides, and bathroom equipment, and trains users in their use.
Participates with other personnel in case conferences to discuss and formulate patients' total care plans.
Records physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries on charts.
Confers periodically with the medical supervisor, physicians, or other higher-level staff regarding patient care and related activities.
Provides teaching and functional training to families.
Attends family conferences to discuss the needs of patients and families.
Assists in developing physical therapy policies and procedures.
Assists in developing, instructing, and participating in facility in-service education and other educational programs.
Maintains program records, including service budgets and statistical reports on treatment frequency and types and numbers of people treated.
Maintains physical therapy equipment.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, coordinates and/or supervises undergraduate physical therapy students.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, conducts patient home evaluations with the Occupational Therapy Department and makes recommendations before discharge.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, provides home physical therapy programs for discharged patients.