Assesses, plans and implements physical therapy services for children from birth to 21 and provides consultation to parents and team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Screens and evaluates children birth to 21 to determine needs for physical therapy. Ability to apply skills to school-based therapy by relating intervention programs to curricular outcomes.
• Identifies physical therapy goals for the child's individualized family service plan (IFSP) or individualized education program (IEP).
• Possesses effective oral and written communication, human relations, and time management skills.
• Provides physical therapy services in a variety of settings including school, home and community.
• Provides physical therapy interventions that enable children with disabilities to benefit from special education and to participate in the natural/general education environment.
• Provides consultation to team members on reinforcement of strategies and use of adaptive equipment for functional mobility, positioning, and safe participation in daily activities.
• Maintains communication with parents to discuss progress on goals and provide activities for home to reinforce skills.
• Completes required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, service logs, IEPS, IFSPs and quarterly progress reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Participates in IFSP and IEP meetings, team meetings and parent conferences.
• Supervises services provided by physical therapy students and physical therapy assistants.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor.  
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• Working knowledge of the field of physical therapy, child development, educational disabilities, and legal regulations regarding early intervention and special education.
• Ability to apply skills to school-based therapy by relating intervention programs to curricular outcomes.
• Ability to provide early intervention services in the home and community settings.
• Effective oral and written communication, human relations, and time management skills.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in physical therapy.
• Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods; may require lifting and transfers to use equipment and adaptive devices.
• Additional knowledge of neuro-developmental treatment and educational based therapy desirable.
• Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:
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            This is an 11 month position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Physical Therapist position must submit an online application available on our website at www.worcesterk12.org.
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened.
• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5089 or email us at wcpshr@gmail.com.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.