Summary
Description
Position Title: Physical Therapist (.8 FTE)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Special Education
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Job Ranking: WEA Contract
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Job Goal:
Provides physical therapy services for children receiving special education services throughout the districts of (JWP, NRHEG, TEAM, Waseca, and WEM). Â Assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in educationally based programs that provide students with optimal educational opportunities. Opportunities present in functional positioning, movement, mobility, etc. Â Responsible for implementing Individual Education Plans (IEP) and maintaining discipline in accordance with due process rights of students.
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Summer hours available
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Flexible Scheduling Available
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District Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Evaluates students and writes reports regarding the evaluation.  Assesses various aspects of a child’s physical capability, such as flexibility, strength or endurance and other gross motor functions as they relate to mobility and/or successful movement activities in an educational setting;
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Provides physical therapy training and consultations to the school staff and families.  Assists families, children, staff and related services providers to use appropriate and safe methods to meet a child’s mobility needs;
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Manages the educational equipment needs of students including assessment, providing, instructing, monitoring, adjusting and repairing. Uses adaptive equipment and trains other in the use of such equipment;
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Creates and maintains required documentation of physical therapy services, including attendance and case notes.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of anatomy, especially the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, as well as potential joint deformities, and methods to prevent such;
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Knowledge of a variety of pediatric diagnoses and conditions;
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Knowledge of developmental sequences, both normal and abnormal;
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Knowledge of sensory integration;
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Knowledge of gross motor functions as they relate to classroom performances and documentation;
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Knowledge of mobility options and equipment;
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Knowledge of body mechanics;
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General knowledge of documentation and special education due process, especially regarding Individual Education Plans (IEP) and State and Federal IEP requirements;
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Skill in neurodevelopmental techniques, including stimulation and relaxation;
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Skill in developing interpersonal relationship strategies to promote goals and to understand the child, the class, the family and specific physical therapy needs;
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Skill in standardized testing and proper techniques;
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Skill in range of motion and gait training;
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Skill in equipment fitting and monitoring splints and braces;
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Skill in teaching basic gross motor skill to children who need specialized assistance or accommodations;
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Skill in verbal, written and listening communication skill, including explaining procedures to staff, family members and to the medical staff. Â Ability to write a physical therapy assessment;
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Skill in observation;
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Ability to provide consultation to a variety of people and the ability to adapt their learning styles;
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Ability to be aware of relevant safety issues and implement safety protocols, when necessary;
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Ability to be flexible and adapt to a variety of conditions quickly, if needed;
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Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
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Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.  A graduate degree in physical therapy is preferred.
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Licensures, Certifications and Other Requirements:
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A current physical therapy license issued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
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May be required to possess a current Minnesota Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.
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Direct Supervision of the Following Positions: None
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Indirect Supervision of the Following Positions: None
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Hazardous Work Conditions:
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Exposed to stressful situations, such as demanding students, visitors, public
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Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distraction, such as distractions from telephone, clients, students, co-workers, etc.
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Must exert self-control in very difficult situations, such as individuals and/or situations may be difficult to deal with.
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Revised Date: May 2019
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“In a tradition of excellence, Waseca Public School empowers each learner to thrive in an ever-changing world.”