Poteet ISD is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

 

Job Title:          Physical Therapist                                            Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to:       Director of Special Education Co-op                  Date Revised:

Dept./School:  Atascosa McMullen Coop


Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice or language disorders.  Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

          Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or related program

Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment

Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function

Ability to administer manual exercises and physical therapy treatments

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

One year experience as a physical therapist

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

  1. Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with physical therapy goals contained in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of physical therapy services.
  3. Design, construct, and alter equipment. Provide students with adaptive equipment and devices.

Assessment

  1. Assess students with physical disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
  2. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretations of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with physical disabilities according to district procedures.
  3. Adapt or recommend adaptation of the school environment.

Consultation

  1. Consult with district and outside personnel including private therapist and other medical staff regarding the physical and medical needs of students.
  2. Consult with educational staff regarding the use of specialized equipment and materials.
  3. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to help school personnel understand students with physical disabilities.
  4. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

Student Management

  1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
  2. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

  1. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the physical therapy program and make changes based on the findings.
  2. Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive materials.

Administration

  1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
  2. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
  3. Comply with all district and assigned campus routines and regulations.
  4. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
  5. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the work of physical therapy assistant(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Physical therapy equipment; special need adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure