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Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

JOB DETAILS Job Class Description: Physical Therapist Class Code: 7291 Job Title: Physical Therapist Supervisory Responsibilities: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position Type: FULL-TIME FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT Reports To: Director of Special Education/Designee Location: District wide Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code Hours Per Day: 7.0 hours Contracted Days: 185 days QUALIFICATIONS Required: ? Graduation from an accredited program in Physical Therapy ? Valid PT license by the State of Kentucky Knowledge Of: ? Principles and techniques of physical therapy ? Laws and regulation concerning special education, medical records and therapeutic services ? Neurology, anatomy, physiology- including gross/fine motor, sensory, perceptual, and manipulation skill. ? Physical Therapy evaluation instruments ? Methods, materials and equipment used to alter existing or fabricate specialized equipment. ? Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites ? Record-keeping techniques ? Health and safety regulations. ? Oral and written communication skills ? Research methods and report writing techniques ? Assistive technology ? Nature and needs of students with disabilities JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary: Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs and procedures for physical therapy and assessment; provide physical therapy to eligible students. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: ? Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs and procedures for physical therapy and assessment; assist in developing and reviewing Individual Education Plan therapy goals, make recommendations and adjust as appropriate; and interpret program to parents and school staff. ? Assist in research, evaluate and interpret data and other information regarding the effectiveness of the physical program and submit periodic reports as requested. ? Conduct evaluations, maintain records and prepare reports concerning individual students; review medical and therapy reports to assure compliance with established laws, regulations and procedures. ? Operate a variety of therapeutic equipment and assistive technology devices; train others in the use of such equipment as necessary; maintain equipment in proper working condition. ? Remain current concerning technological advances and other matters concerning physical therapy; attend and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences; provide in-service training to teachers, instructional assistants and parents. ? Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment. Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Support employee with year-to-year contract Participates in Kentucky Teacher’s Retirement System (KTRS) Date of Last Revision: 4.7.2025

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program in Physical Therapy
Valid PT license by the State of Kentucky
Knowledge of principles and techniques of physical therapy
Knowledge of laws and regulation concerning special education, medical records and therapeutic services
Knowledge of neurology, anatomy, physiology- including gross/fine motor, sensory, perceptual, and manipulation skill.
Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation instruments
Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to alter existing or fabricate specialized equipment.
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
Record-keeping techniques
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills
Research methods and report writing techniques
Knowledge of assistive technology
Knowledge of nature and needs of students with disabilities

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs and procedures for physical therapy and assessment
Assist in developing and reviewing Individual Education Plan therapy goals, make recommendations and adjust as appropriate
Interpret program to parents and school staff
Assist in research, evaluate and interpret data and other information regarding the effectiveness of the physical program and submit periodic reports as requested
Conduct evaluations, maintain records and prepare reports concerning individual students
Review medical and therapy reports to assure compliance with established laws, regulations and procedures
Operate a variety of therapeutic equipment and assistive technology devices
Train others in the use of such equipment as necessary
Maintain equipment in proper working condition
Remain current concerning technological advances and other matters concerning physical therapy
Attend and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences
Provide in-service training to teachers, instructional assistants and parents
Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education