PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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THIS IS A COMPETITIVE POSITION PENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMFull-Time (1.0 FTE) 36.25-Hour week, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position, Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Site LocationEvaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principalDrafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meetingEvaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school yearKeeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publicationsPerforms Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state lawParticipates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)Instructs and participates in faculty-in-service educational programUtilizes adaptive equipment, materials and seating in order to permit the student to function more independently in the school environmentCarries out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcomeInstructs parents and school personnel with regard to follow-up of therapy goalsSupervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state lawIdentifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for fundingDevelops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activitiesFollows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignmentCarries out all other duties as assignedJob QualificationsValid NYS Registration/Licensed as a Physical TherapistThis is a competitive position pending the Civil Service Training and Experience ExamExperience with students with special needs preferredApplication Deadline:10/22/2024Civil Service Title: PHYSICAL THERAPISTJob Number: 040 SPE24/25