Physical Therapist - Infants and Toddler Program (12 Month)

Title Code : Physical Therapist

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides physical therapy services to students of Anne Arundel County Public Schools that comply with state, federal, Board of Education policies and procedures in order to protect and promote the health and functional independence of students to facilitate their access to educational programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and administers appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students' functional abilities and needs in relevant educational environments in order to contribute to student education plans. Willingness to instruct staff in their administration and relevance to school-based service.
• Interprets and reports results of assessments verbally and in writing to all stakeholders through the IEP team process.
• Uses clinical knowledge and student assessment data to collaborate with the school team in the development of student education plans.
• Recommends appropriate service to support the educational plan (therapy service and method of delivering service).
• Develops effective data collection tools needed to monitor and document student's progress Reports regularly on functioning to support skill generalization within the school setting.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies to facilitate student participation in the educational program.
• Selects appropriate adaptive materials or equipment as needed to support school access and / or participation in the educational program. Trains students and / or teams in their use.
• Maintains current documentation of service delivery that meets requirements of state licensing board.
• Manages a caseload and conveys essential information to colleagues / team members to ensure effectiveness and continuity of services.
• Provides supervision of paraprofessional and clerical personnel as needed.
• Ensures compliance with the IEP team approved service delivery plan for all identified students. Complete related service logs in compliance with MSDE's State Performance Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships

Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Location

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date : 9 / 1 / 2020 Established Date : 1 / 1 / 2007 Title Code : D33358 Title : THERAPIST : PHYSICAL Reports to Generic : Manager Reports to Specific : MANAGER : OCCUPATIONAL / PHYSICAL THERAPY

ORGANIZATION

Division : Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Business Unit : Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department : Special Education Birth to Five Programs; Special Services & Non-Public Placement Negotiated Agreement : Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit : I Days Worked : 191; 260 FLSA Exemption Status : Exempt Grade : TG12

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Essential Job : Months Worked : 10;12 Hours Worked : 7.5 Job Family : Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians Sub-Function : OT / PT Services