Physical Therapist

Job Description:

LOCATION: Schenectady City School District

BASIC FUNCTION:
This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to residents in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Physical Therapist is responsible to the Director of Special Education. Supervision is exercised over the work of Physical Therapy Assistants. Does related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluates the degree of function and disability of residents unless contradicted by a professional judgment or a doctor's admission notes.

2. Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician.

3. Participates with other personnel in the formulation of residents' total care plans.

4. Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy forms, policies and procedures.

5. Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of resident care and related activities.

6. Instructs and participates in the facility in-service education program.

7. Record on residents' charts all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation and discharge summaries.

8. Maintains program records on types of treatment and number of residents treated.

Minimum Qualifications

• A. Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.

  The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.