Exceptional Children Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Reports to: EC Director/Administrator

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Physical Therapist Salary Schedule

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year accredited program of physical therapy and two years of experience or a master's degree in physical therapy
• Licensed as a physical therapist in North Carolina
• Must become initially certified in nonviolent crisis intervention (de-escalation and physical restraint) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)

Essential Job Functions:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of physical therapy services to provide screening, evaluation, and treatment of students with disabilities who qualify for an IEP (Individualized Education Program/Plan)
• Evaluates students using appropriate tests and observations
• Develops individual treatment goals and activities
• Administers treatment and evaluates its effect
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary meeting to develop Individual Education Programs/Plans
• Provides training and monitors school personnel in the management of the therapy program as needed
• Maintains records in accordance with State guidelines and district policy
• Inventories equipment, materials, and supplies
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job

classification within Anson County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20

pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move

objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately or quickly
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized

personal protective equipment

• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish positive relationships with students
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with

emergency situations

• work with both children and adults with disabilities
• lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility