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Physical Therapist

Employer
El Paso Independent School District
Location
El Paso, TX, US
Salary
Competitive

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150150 Physical Therapist

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Job Title: Physical Therapist

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: Facilitator OT & PT

Pay Grade: D7

Dept/School: Special Education and Special Services

Date Revised: August 21, 2017

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide direct and indirect therapy to students with physical disabilities. Assess students and

plans therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with

student's ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Valid Texas Physical Therapist License

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment

• Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function

• Ability to administer manual exercises and physical therapy treatments

• Ability to instruct and manage student gross motor and mobility skills

Experience
One year experience as a physical therapist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional and Program Management
1. Responsible for completion and submission of School Health and Related Services (SHARS-

Medicaid) on a timely basis.

2. Plans and provides direct and consultative services consistent with physical therapy goals contained in
students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).

3. Evaluates student progress and determines readiness for termination of physical therapy services.
4. Designs, constructs, alters, and provides students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote

maximum independence in school and home durable medical equipment.

5. Assesses students with physical disabilities and determines eligibility for services.
6. Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the

interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with physical

disabilities according to district procedures.

7. Consults with educational staff and parents regarding the use of specialized equipment and materials
and designs and instruct campus staff and family in progressive therapeutic exercise and mobility

program in school and home.

8. Consults with district and outside personnel including private therapists and other medical staff
regarding the physical and medical needs of students.

9. Provides staff development training in assigned schools to help school personnel understand students
with physical disabilities.

10. Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with
students.

11. Compiles, maintains, and files all report, records and other documents required.
12. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local

board policy.

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13. Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
14. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
15. Participates in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
16. Provides home visitations for family training, screening an acquisition of durable medical equipment

and implementations of and progressive treatment plan.

17. Develops and coordinates continuing evaluation of the physical therapy program and implements
changes based on findings.

18. Assists in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
19. Develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
20. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and

needs of the student.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintains emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as

assigned; frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, and moderate

carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with

positioning students with physical disabilities.

Terms of Employment

221 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved: _____________________________________________________________

Job Title: _____________________________________________________________

Date: _________________________________

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Date: _________________________________
The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on

the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic

information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries

concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer,

Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo

usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar,

discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.

Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito,

Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.

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