Physical Therapist - Physical Therapist
Company: Chicago Public Schools
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Physical TherapistPurpose or Summary Statement of Primary Duties
and Responsibilities of Position
PT's role in education is to enable children with disabilities to
benefit from special education instruction in the least restrictive
environment. The school PT develops implements and coordinates a
physical therapy program through evaluation and intervention
services, including direct services to the child and consultative
services on behalf of the child, such as support of the teacher
and/or other staff members.
Example duties: The PT evaluates students through skilled
professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and
parent, student, and teacher interviews. PTs interpret assessment
findings and appropriately communicate information to parents and
school teams through written and oral means. The PT collaborates
with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs
and Section 504 Plans to address the students' unique needs.
Principal Accountabilities
1. PT evaluates students through skilled professional observation,
therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and
teacher interviews. PTs interpret assessment findings and
appropriately communicate information to parents and school teams
through written and oral means.
2. The PT collaborates with the school team to develop
Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address
the students' unique needs.
3. Develops and implements individualized PT intervention
strategies.
4. Collaborates with student, school team members, parents,
community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding
effective coordination of services.
5. Collaborates with student, school team members, parents,
community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding
transition from school to community, preparing student to function
independently when outlined outcomes are achieved.
6. Documents all PT services provided within a timely manner as
outlined by the Office of Special Education & Supports
7. Evaluates and documents student progress in accordance with the
IL PT Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal
policies.
8. Addresses needs for assistive technology, equipment,
transportation, accessibility, environmental accommodations, and
emergency evacuation for students with disabilities as required to
access their educational environment through collaboration and
participation with school staff.
9. Seeks regular opportunities for professional growth.
10. Participates clinical educational opportunities for students of
physical therapy.
11. Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of
practice as defined by the American Physical Therapy
Association.
12. Provides direct supervision of physical therapy assistants in
accordance with Illinois' Physical Therapy Practice Act
Qualifications for Job: The PT must pass the national physical
therapy licensure examination and hold a current and active
Illinois license to practice as issued by the IL Department of
Professional Regulations. This license must be renewed every two
years upon payment on or before September 30th of each even
numbered year. In addition, the IL PT practice act mandates 40
hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle. A Physical
Therapist cannot provide PT services without a valid physician's
referral.
Skills and abilities:
All qualified applicants should possess a myriad of skills, which
would allow them to collect, analyze, and interpret data as a
member of a team of professionals working consultatively and
collaboratively. Potential applicants should also possess strong
oral and written communication skills, which teams would ultimately
use to fuel and maintain the most accurate and timely entries into
an electronic database of the district's choice.
Experience and Education Required:
The PT must have an entry-level bachelors, masters, or doctoral
degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy
program as approved by the APTA.
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