Physical Therapist - Special Education - 10 Months/35 Hours

RCSD•Rochester, NY

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 position 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. Related work may be required. The role includes evaluating patients’ or students’ function and disability, providing therapy and training, contributing to care planning, and maintaining treatment and program records. When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, the position also coordinates or supervises undergraduate physical therapy students and supports home evaluations and therapy programs for discharged patients.

Requirements

Possess a valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist from the New York State Education Department, or possess 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

Perform physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician.
Evaluate the degree of function and disability of patients or students, unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a doctor's admission note.
Evaluate and order appropriate functional and mobility aids, including wheelchairs, ambulation aids, and bathroom equipment, and provide training in their use.
Participate with other personnel in case conferences to discuss and formulate patients’ total care plans.
Record physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries in charts.
Confer periodically with the medical supervisor, physicians, or other higher-level staff regarding patient care and related activities.
Provide teaching and functional training to families and attend family conferences to discuss patient and family needs.
Assist in developing physical therapy policies and procedures.
Assist in developing, instructing, and participating in facility in-service education and other educational programs.
Maintain program records, including service budget information and statistical reports on treatment frequency and types and numbers of people treated.
Maintain physical therapy equipment.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, coordinate and/or supervise undergraduate physical therapy students.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, provide patient home evaluations in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Department and make recommendations prior to discharge.
When assigned to Monroe Community Hospital, provide home physical therapy programs for discharged patients.