What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Los Alamos Public Schools?
Prepares students to respond appropriately to the education program. The Physical Therapist works with team members the school to enable the student to work toward his/her potential by improving, developing, or restoring sensor motor function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Directs or consultative services to identified handicapped students.
- Problem solves to meet the student's ever-changing needs.
- Liaison with school personnel, family, physician and agencies through written and/or oral communication.
- Equipment ordering, adaptation, fabrication and repair.
- Attend and participate in IEPC, MET team meetings etc.
- Evaluation, assessment and screening of students
- Planning to meet individual student's and program needs.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate records, reports and procedures.
- Set-up, maintenance and cleaning of treatment areas and P.T. equipment.
- Travel to meet job requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.
- $65,000 to $88,000 (dependent on license and experience)
- 195 Contract work day
- 1.00 FTE (40 hours a week)
Salary : $65,000 - $88,000
