Pediatric School-Based Physical Therapist

5 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Metro Nashville Public Schools Full time

Metro Nashville Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric School-Based Physical Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will work in compliance with the State of Tennessee Practice Act for Physical Therapy, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other legal mandates.

Job Summary

The school Physical Therapist will be responsible for the evaluation and/or therapy services in support of the educational needs of students and integrated throughout the learning environment. This includes assessing neuromotor status, including joint range of motion, strength, endurance, muscle tone, coordination, quality of movement, and abnormal reflexes interfering with functional skills. Additionally, the therapist will assess the need for adaptive devices to promote independence in gross motor, self-care, and other areas related to school performance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct treatment to students using a variety of appropriate frames of reference: physical, developmental, environmental, technological, and mechanical.
  • Evaluation of the student's performance, including mechanical physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health and movement-related conditions to determine a physical therapy treatment diagnosis.
  • Document therapy data in support of goal acquisition; document evaluations, therapy attendance, treatment notes, consultation with teachers, staff, and caregivers to write up present levels and curriculum-based goals. Document treatment for purposes of Medicaid billing when appropriate.
  • Train staff for safe handling and care of students, including use of a variety of positioning equipment: standers, changing tables, wheelchairs.
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings on student's behalf.
  • Provide direct supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with the State of Tennessee Practice Act for Physical Therapy.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Physical Therapy with a Master's or Doctorate preferred.
  • Tennessee License from the Tennessee Board of Health.
  • Experience within the field of Pediatric school-based Physical Therapy is preferred.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience.



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