Physical Therapist

Helena Public Schools • Helena, MT

39d • $322 - $370 • Onsite

About The Position

This position prepares students to respond appropriately to the education program. The Physical Therapist works with team members in the school to enable the student to work toward his/her/their potential by improving, developing or restoring sensorimotor function. This position provides direct or consultative services to identified disabled students; problem solves to meet the student's ever-changing needs, serves as the liaison with school personnel, family, physician and agencies through written and/or oral communication, researches and provides recommendations equipment adaptation, fabrication and repair, attends and participates in IEPC, MET team meetings etc., evaluates assesses and screens students, establishes plans to meet individual student's and program needs, establishes and maintains appropriate records, reports and procedures, sets-up, maintains cleaning of treatment areas and physical therapy equipment. This position requires travel within the school district. Other duties as assigned. At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a Physical Therapist y ou will work as part of a team that serves 7,500 students at 18 campuses across Helena, Montana. Entry level salary is $321.54 - $369.55 per day. This position will work during the normal school day.

Requirements

• Montana Physical Therapist license at the time of employment
• Successful candidates are regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by National Registration Exam

Responsibilities

• Implementation to meet the IEP goals
• Program planning and management
• Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting

Benefits

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
• The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed