South Florida Autism Charter School is looking for a part-time Physical Therapist (15 hours per week) to treat students at our brand-new state-of-the-art campus in Northwest Miami-Dade County. Background check through Miami-Dade County Public Schools is required.
JOB DESCRIPTION - Physical Therapist
Essential Functions
- Assesses students' functional capabilities and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or curriculum access.
- Assesses students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
- Communicates with students, parents, teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems
- Consults with students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student access and mobility in school and in school related activities / functions. Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations
- Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings.
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students’ motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
- Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate adaptive equipment and/or devices.
- Instructs students and staff for the purpose of providing information on medical attributes, use of adaptive equipment and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
- Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials in compliance with State, Federal, and administrative regulations (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Provides services at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required.
- Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
- Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
- Supervises physical therapist assistants for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum as well as meeting the needs of students.
- Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items desired
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $48.00 per hour
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- license from Florida to work as a Physical Therapist? (Required)
Work Location: In person