Physical Therapist-Part Time

Public School of North Carolina•Marshall, NC

60d

About The Position

Evaluation of student to determine need for Physical Therapy, developing appropriate therapy programs, including routines for classroom and home adaptation and providing therapy to students. Services include direct service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed. Employee is responsible for documenting planning and treatment activities, preparing reports of students' progress, and consulting with parents and classroom teachers. Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs. Other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Exceptional Children's Director

Requirements

Must hold a current license by the NC Board of Physical Therapy
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by State of North Carolina
Graduation from a four-year accredited program of physical therapy and two years of experience or a master's degree in physical therapy
Ability to screen, evaluate and provide required physical theraphy services
Must be able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, walkers, standers, seating systems, wheel chairs, canes, crutches, splints, etc.
Ability to accurately document sessions
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Nice To Haves

Experience in public schools preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation of student to determine need for Physical Therapy
Developing appropriate therapy programs, including routines for classroom and home adaptation
Providing therapy to students
Direct service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed
Documenting planning and treatment activities
Preparing reports of students' progress
Consulting with parents and classroom teachers
Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs
Other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Exceptional Children's Director