PHYSICAL THERAPIST LEAD

General Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred by CSE/CPSE/EI and physician script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Evaluates student with orthopedic, neuro-physiological and/or developmental deficit, upon assignment by the Clinical Supervisor.
2. Formulates treatment program based on data learned through the evaluation process.
3. Handles the treatment of these students through the use of physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, or other therapeutic techniques.
4. Communicates therapeutic procedures to parents, teachers, and other staff members.
5. Attends meetings with other staff members in order to convey and receive information concerning student care.
6. Participates in in-services.
7. Records student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing.
8. Consults with equipment technicians and other dealers.
9. Measures and arrives at appropriate specifications for appliances prescribed by the physicians.
10. Supervises students from affiliate colleges.
11. Supervises limited permit clinicians and physical therapy assistants.
12. Responsible for the review, discussion and counter-signing of P.T.A.'s re-evaluations, progress notes, and any other paperwork.
13. To provide a safe, supervised nurturing environment to the students we serve.
14. Arranges consistent structured meeting/supervision time to discuss caseload, general problems, and problem solving with all physical therapy clinicians and students.
15. Supervision of clinics or participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Educational Services/Principal, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
16. All other duties pertaining to this position as assigned by the Director of Educational Services/Principal, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
17. May be required to visit the home of a student at any time, should the need arise. After receiving the permission of the Director of Educational Services/Principal or Clinical Supervisor, the therapist should make their own arrangements with the family.
18. All required documentation and paperwork completed in a thorough and timely fashion.
19. May be called upon to develop and encourage inter-agency communications via touring guests, parents of prospective students, and representatives of referral agencies.
20. Training and in-servicing employees in work related functions.
21. Provides guidance and support to all departmental staff.
22. Responsible to ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 1-2 employees i.e., PT Assistants, students and observational volunteers. (Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the APTA. Five years "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

NYS License or e