PHYSICAL THERAPIST

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE POSITION PENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAM

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 36.25-Hour week, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position, Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Site Location

Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal

Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting

Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year

Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications

Performs Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law

Participates with other personnel in the formation of students Individual Educational Program (IEP)

Instructs and participates in faculty-in-service educational program

Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials and seating in order to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment

Carries out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome

Instructs parents and school personnel with regard to follow-up of therapy goals

Supervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state law

Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance students functional performance and provides required documentation for funding

Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities

Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment

Carries out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Registration/Licensed as a Physical Therapist

This is a competitive position pending the Civil Service Training and Experience Exam

Experience with students with special needs preferred

Application Deadline:10/22/2024

Civil Service Title: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Number: 040 SPE24/25