Physical Therapist

Newton County Schools | Covington, GA, United States

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Posted Date 12/18/2024
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Job Details

Job ID:4911256
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Dec 18, 2024

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

Physical Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist designs, analyzes, facilitates, and manages therapy procedures for special needs students in the classroom, community program/facility, or home-based setting.

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    EDUCATION:
  • Valid state of Georgia Physical Therapy License without sanctions and/or restrictions.
  • Georgia PSC Clearance Certificate.
    WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.
  • 2 years of school-based therapy experience preferred.
  • Will consider strong clinical background/work experience in pediatrics.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Formulates and facilitates therapy procedures for students with special needs.
  • Represents the department of Special Education acting as a liaison between school, home, and medical setting.
  • Trains teachers and classroom support personnel to administer certain therapy services/interventions to students.
  • Examines and evaluates newly referred students for consideration of therapy services.
  • Facilitates, designs, and participates in classroom instruction pertaining to therapy equipment in a classroom, community program/facility, or home-based setting.
  • Analyzes medical and physical evaluation of special students; discusses implementation and delegates follow-up procedures and guidelines for the educational setting.
  • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Position Type:Part-Time
Positions Available:1
Job Categories:

Special Education > Physical Therapist

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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Education

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