Substitute Physical Therapist- East Greenwich Public Schools

East Greenwich Public Schools is seeking applications for a temporary Physical Therapist during the 2024-2025 school year. The approximate dates needed for this role are April 21- May 27, 2025. Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Physical Therapist will partner and provide support to families of students with a disability so that the child can develop to their fullest potential and participate functionally within their family and community. Services provided will address the promotion of sensory motor functions through enhancement of musculoskeletal status, neurobehavioral organization, perceptual and motor development, cardiopulmonary status, and environmental adaptation. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Works as member of a team, partnering with the family, to gather, organize, analyze, interpret, and accurately report on information from multiple sources to plan and administer an individualized evaluation/assessment. Conducts ongoing assessments to monitor child’s development and functional skills, progress toward IFSP outcomes, and to determine effectiveness of individual program planning. Refers and provides access to other community resources based on evaluation/assessment results. Develops IFSPs that clearly outline family supports, individualized strategies, and relevant services that work toward outcome achievement in a variety of settings that can be independently followed and maintained by the families. Maintains, in partnership with the family, consistent communication with EI team, medical, and community contacts. Identifies and accesses resources that support IFSP outcomes and enhances natural learning opportunities. Incorporates information and strategies from multiple disciplines to implement intervention strategies within the family’s routines, activities, and natural environments. Coach caregivers with strategies for integration into daily routines and to better understand the students' developmental needs. Complies with state and agency policies and procedures regarding health, safety, and well-being. Conducts screenings, evaluations, assessment sand intervention services to address the functional developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability with emphasis on mobility, positioning, fine and gross motor development, and both strength and endurance, including the identification of specific motor disorder. Creates adaptation of the environment, and selects, designs, and fabricates assistive and orthotic devices to facilitate development and promote the acquisition of functional skills. Obtains, interprets, and integrates information appropriate to program planning to prevent, alleviate, or compensate for movement dysfunction and related functional problems. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal. Desired Minimum Qualifications Licensed by Board of Physical Therapy Rhode Island Department Rhode of Health. CPR and first aid certifications or be willing and able to become certified through agency training. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or related field. Master’s preferred. Minimum of 5 years of work experience within a school or group setting. Excellent interpersonal skills; effective and cooperative approach in dealing with internal and external clients. Excellent organization and time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Tools & Equipment Used The individual should be familiar with the operation of standard office equipment including, but not limit to, personal computers, and spreadsheet and word processing software. Physical Demands The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand or walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Physical Environment/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Selection Guidelines Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required. Summary The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.