Physical Therapist - Part Time (3 Days a Week)

REPORTS TO:                        Director of Student Services
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:       Part Time (3 days per week)
 
FLSA STATUS:                       Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:          Diagnose and service students with disabilities whose education is adversely affected by their motor skills and abilities.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a physical therapy evaluation as part of the multi-factored evaluation.
• Assists in the development of the individualized education program.
• Provides therapy which will:
  1. Improve, develop or restore functions impaired or lost through illness, injury or deprivation.
  2. Improve ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost: and
  3. Prevent, through early intervention, initial and further impairment or loss of function.
  4. Improve or maintain strength and/or range of motion and encourage motor and reflex development.
• Functions as a consultant with the child’s parent and school personnel
• Instructs parents and teachers in the use of techniques and equipment
• Recommends adaptive equipment to aid students in performing ambulation physical exercise, communication skills, wheelchair activities, and proper positioning.
• Keep records as regulated by State and Federal Agencies at to frequencies and modalities used.
• May provide intervention strategies for students no on an IEP, but as part of MTSS.

• Participate in school activities and assist teachers and Principals, with the approval of the Special Education Coordinator or Director.
• Prepare reports as requested by Administrators, agencies or private practitioners.
• Keep an inventory of the supplies and equipment associated with Physical Therapy, and identify the maintenance needs of such items.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director, Coordinator or other designee.

• Appropriate Physical Therapy Degree.
• Physical Therapist, registered by the Ohio Board of O.T.’s, P.T.’s and Athletic Trainers.
• Eligible for a certificate/license issued by the State of Ohio to practice Physical Therapy in the public schools.
• Membership in a professional association related to Physical Therapy, preferred.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate management of school-age children with disabilities.
• Familiarity with basic assistive technology for classroom use; for example, switches, computer adaptations, and augmentative communication devices.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to support the school district’s philosophy and methods for educating students with disabilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with adults, and an understanding of how to appropriately educate them regarding Occupational Therapy in the schools.
• Well-developed problem solving and organizational skills.

• Computer/printer.
• Various office machines; for example, fax machines and copiers.
• Adaptive equipment and assistive technology; for example but not limited to, lifts, wheelchairs, sensory equipment (such as swings), self-care equipment and switches.

• Frequent exposure to blood and other bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days.
• Frequent travel between buildings in the school district, and occasional travel to workshops and schools outside the district.
• Some interaction with unruly children and possible interaction with distraught or angry adults.
• Must be available for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms; for example, I.E.P. meetings.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, hear, read, reach with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
• Potential requirement to lift children, using lifting equipment and the assistance of other people as needed.
• Frequent requirement to lift, push, pull and carry various supplies and equipment, up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent requirement to transport supplies and equipment between buildings.

NOTE:    The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: One year limited contract.
• Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on current salary and benefit schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
 

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.  Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.   If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posted Internally: September 19, 2024

Internal Application Deadline: September 30, 2024