Physical Therapist

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the heart of Oakland, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering our students to realize their full potential. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts within western Pennsylvania. The Physical Therapist will serve as a Related Services Provider to students ages 3-22 and consultation to adult clients as needed at the Western PA School for Blind Children.

Requirements

The Physical Therapist is required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an approved American Medical Association/American Physical Therapy Association Program experience in delivering services in a pediatric or school setting.
Proper certificate/licenses required.
The individual must hold proper clearances for Police, Child Abuse, Act 34 and Act 151.

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapists with Masters and Doctorate level training are preferred.

Responsibilities

To evaluate and assess student development, gross motor function and orthopedic implications especially related to participation in school activities.
Assess need for adaptive equipment and follow through as needed (parent/classroom) communication, fabrication/adaptation, equipment purchase, maintenance, modification, letters of medical necessity, etc.).
To develop and implement individualized PT treatment plans (including aquatic PT).
To provide necessary documentation for PT evaluations and treatments; educational documentation related to student evaluation and re-evaluation reports, IEPs, progress reports, etc.).
To collaborate with educational team on best practice, student programming, and progress. Professional communication throughout the workday.
To provide consultation and training to families, classroom and residential staff related to student therapeutic activities, positioning, needs and concerns.
To supervise physical therapist assistants, aides, and student therapists following PA state rules and regulations.
To participate in appropriate team meetings, staffing, clinic appointments and in-services.
To consult with medical staff related to physical therapy prescriptions and recommendations.
To perform other duties as assigned