Physical Therapist

Position

Physical Therapist – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, North Carolina

The physical therapist, under general supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision‑making providing physical therapy services to students, including assessment, intervention planning and implementation, related documentation of services, and communication. This position is also responsible for supervising Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and carrying out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Therapist Schedule (MH 18) – Full‑time, 10 months

Executive Director of Exceptional Children Services

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of the NC Physical Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other legal mandates
• Develop, implement and evaluate physical therapy programs which address educational goals and policies; and establish guidelines, procedural manuals, program policy, priorities and projections of needs and services
• Receive and record initial referral information and requests; observe referred students; and obtain additional information from appropriate persons, agencies or available records
• Conduct screening and evaluations using formal and informal tests; document, analyze and interpret data from tests; and convey information to school teams and parents
• Participate with school teams to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
• Develop goals for individual students; coordinate information and services with school personnel; and consult with outside agencies regarding student needs
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy interventions to students
• Monitor and report on student progress and modify interventions as indicated by data
• Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act as well as local, state and federal policies
• Communicate and collaborate with school staff, parents, administrators, community agencies and other health professionals for effective coordination of service
• Serve as a resource to parents, school teams, and district staff on disabling conditions and their effects on education
• Assess need and recommend assistive devices necessary for function at school
• Participate in improving school accessibility and planning environmental modifications
• Contribute to the planning of safe transportation of students with disabilities
• Provide consultation regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities
• Participate in transition plans from school to community, preparing students to function independent from therapy services when targeted outcomes are achieved
• Plan, coordinate and provide training and continuing education both formally and informally to parents, school administration, school staff, community agencies, staff and other medical professionals
• Establish schedules and supervise the work of physical therapist assistants and interns per the NC Physical Therapy Practice Act; and review activities to ensure that work is performed in accordance with established procedures
• Procure, maintain and inventory equipment, materials and supplies
• Participate in budget planning and policy development
• Document need and advocate for personnel and adapted equipment
• Participate in a variety of professional groups and committees; seek regular opportunities for professional growth; and…