<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Complete screenings, perform evaluations, develop measurable goals, and plan and implement therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant. </li><li>Evaluate the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations, and supplementary information from other sources. </li><li>Interpret assessment findings and convey information to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate. </li><li>Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, progress summaries, evaluations, student Individualized Education Programs (IEP), training, and Medicaid billing when required. </li><li>Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects. </li><li>Collaborate, consult, train, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of occupational therapy interventions or strategies. </li><li>Consult schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs. </li><li>Serve as a resource to parents, school staff, and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education. </li><li>Collaborate with community therapists and other healthcare providers to effectively coordinate physical therapy services. </li><li>Assess the need for assistive technology and equipment and make recommendations for its use at school to optimize students' access and participation in school activities. </li><li>Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and in-services. </li><li>Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed. </li><li>Maintain knowledge of school system practice including influences of disabilities on learning and participation, laws and regulations, evaluations, interventions, and service delivery models. </li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy professional program recognized by APTA, have completed all clinical affiliation requirements and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination. </li><li>Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in a school or other pediatric setting preferred. </li><li>Requires current State of Connecticut License by the Department of Public Health. </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>he 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.</p> <ul> <li>Standing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Walking (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity </li></ul> <p>DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:</p> <p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php</p> <p>JOB ID 13352 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)</p>