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Physical Therapist III, IV - Leeward District, Oahu

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, Physical Therapist
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  • Amended 7-2-18: Monthly Salary
  • PHYSICAL THERAPIST III
    $4,079.00 - $4,777.00 per month (SR-20)
    A shortage Differential ranging from $149.00 to $220.00 per month will be added to the base salary, contingent upon funding.

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST IV
    $4,413.00 - $5,167.00 per month (SR-22)
    A shortage Differential ranging from $260.00 to $188.00 per month will be added to the base salary, contingent upon funding.
  • NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
  • Location:
    Leeward District, Oahu
  • Physical Therapist III:
    As the first level independent worker under general supervision, performs physical therapy assessments, prepares and provides an array of professional physical therapy services so students may benefit from their education; and performs other related duties as assigned.

    Physical Therapist IV:
    As a highly independent and competent worker, provides an array of physical therapy services to identify motor problems and physical barriers that impact progress and participation in the educational setting. Integrates scientifically based evidence into decision making physical therapy practices. Completes assessments, analyzes environment, draws conclusions, and implements interventions. Monitors student response to interventions and modifies as needed. Focuses on student outcomes and performance in connection with educational standards, policies and procedures. Develops efficient schedules and workload; attends staff meetings and conferences, provides training to educational team members which may be student specific or generalized to support all students in accessing the curriculum; gathers workload data; provides mentorship to lower-level physical therapy personnel, physical therapy assistants and aides, physical therapy students, and newly hired employees.
  • Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

    To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
  • Education Requirement:
    Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, which at the time of graduation was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), its predecessor organization, or its successor organization; or in the case of a foreign-trained person, a credentials evaluation report from an agency recognized by the appropriate licensing agency of the State of Hawaii, indicating successful completion of an education program that has been determined to be equivalent to an accredited physical therapy program.

    Physical Therapy Experience Requirements:
    None for level III and for level IV, One (1) year of professional experience as a Physical Therapist that equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories of prevention and treatment of physical disability or disease by physical therapy and their proper application by use of physical measures, activities and devices for preventive and therapeutic purposes which are appropriate to the patient's physical and psychological condition.

    For some positions at the Physical Therapist IV levels, the applicant may be required to show evidence of ability to supervise others.

    Certification & License Requirement:
    1. Applicants must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists at the time of application; and
    2. Applicants must possess a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment; and
    3. Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

    Lifting Requirement:
    Some positions require the ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
  • All documents submitted to us become the property of the Department of Education.
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