Part Time Physical Therapist Starting 26-27 School Year

Kent Intermediate School District•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides school-based physical therapy services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, service eligibility, related documentation, and communication between teachers, teacher assistants, related service providers, and families.

Requirements

Degree from a college or university offering an approved program in Physical Therapy.
Current physical therapy license from the State of Michigan.
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to discern assistive technology appropriate for the students
Knowledge of tools of evaluation and adaptive equipment.
Ability to instruct and support student/teacher to access curriculum
Knowledge and skills commonly used in occupational therapy evaluation and consultation.
Ability to articulate the role of the occupational therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process
Ability to facilitate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Outstanding skills, both written and verbal, in communicating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Expert knowledge of student electronic information/data systems.
Knowledge of Michigan curriculum and content standards
Ability to follow directives and work effectively with administrators.
Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy services within a multi-tiered intervention model for programs and services.
Identify and coordinate accommodations and modifications of school environment for a student to obtain access to curriculum and instruction.
Provide comprehensive written reports of assessments and evaluations of students that specifically address the reasons for referral.
Utilize multiple methods of collecting data, and provide appropriate measurable goals for intervention and anticipated outcomes from service.
Provide and interpret assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for special education, and identify needs for programs and services.
Evaluates gross motor, neuromuscular/musculoskeletal systems, and functional mobility of children with known or suspected disabilities.
Plan and provide direct and group physical therapy services to students based on their IEP requirements.
Consult with members of the educational and IEP teams to select activities consistent with needs and capabilities of the student and to coordinate occupational therapy with classes through the student's day.
Select constructive activities suited to the student's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence and assists in the development or restoration of functions.
Design and construct/modify equipment for individual and suggests adaptations for student's academic or home environment.
Administer assessments, take data and write corresponding reports.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established guidelines.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home
Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required.
Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification.
Assists with procurement and use adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, seating, and mobility devices.
Recommends adaptations to make facilities and transportation vehicles physically accessible for students
Provide assessment, consultation to students, staff and parents in assistive technology, to support student access to learning materials.
May assist in supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants.
Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.