Physical Therapist - 2024-2025 - LONG TERM SUSBTITUTE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist shall provide direct and consultative services of physical therapy in an elementary (pre-K through eight) educational environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The physical therapist shall secure appropriate medical documentation for each student requiring physical therapy. This shall include updates to medical reports/documentation.
• Develop individual treatment plan for each student requiring physical therapy. The plan shall be part of the student's individual Education Plan.
• The physical therapist shall provide written progress reports at the end of each grading period of the academic year.
• Provide in-service as well as consult with parents, medical personnel, or school staff regarding identified students and their needs as well as attend IEP/MET meetings.
• Maintain a contact log of services to be updated weekly at each school site.
• Monitor and evaluate services rendered by the instructional staff which affects physical development.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Pediatric and school experience desired.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with district and school site administrators, teacher, support staff, parents and community agencies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.