Lead Physical Therapist - Full Time

Warren County ESC

Equal Opportunity ESC

LEAD Physical Therapist

Warren County ESC - Full Time with Benefits

Start Date - August 2024

195 Day Contract

Reports to: Director of Related Services and Preschool Programming

FLSA Status: Exempt

The position is a 5 day/week position including 2 days/week of direct physical therapy service and 3 days/week of Lead Physical Therapist responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio

Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services License

Ohio Department of Education Administrative/Supervisor Licensure: obtained or in process

Pass criminal background check

Valid driver's license or state identification

At least 3-year experience in the educational setting practicing as a physical therapist

Core Competencies: Proficient communication skills

Effective collaboration/problem-solving abilities

Engages in continuous professional development

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance

Display professional behaviors and maintain professional relationships with district partners

Demonstrate and maintain strong knowledge regarding current

practices and research in the fields of physical therapy and special education in Ohio

Guiding Focus: Work alongside the Director of Related Services and Preschool Programming to provide leadership and consultation to physical therapy department staff in order to fulfill the department goals by guiding team building and development and assist in long-range department planning. Serve as a liaison between the physical therapy staff and Director of Related Service and Preschool Programs.

Responsibilities:

1.Serve as a resource to WCESC Physical Therapy Department

2.Conduct formative and summative evaluations of occupational therapy and physical therapy staff employed by the WCESC and maintain appropriate training credentials

3.Develop current physical therapy staff by providing feedback on assessment, interventions, and therapeutic treatment strategies

4.Provide programming supervision and supervision of physical therapist assistants, as appropriate

5.Provide personnel functions related to recruitment and employment of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants

6.Coordinate and organize continuing education opportunities for physical therapy department, including submission for contact hour approval

7.Provide in-service training for therapists, assistants, or district personnel, as appropriate

8.Assist in preparing and leading regularly scheduled department meetings.

9.In conjunction with the WCESC Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Treasurer, and Director of Related Service and Preschool Programs, coordinate and maintain the budget for the physical therapy department

10. Assist in the management of reimbursement for travel and professional development

11. Disseminate information regarding current practices, education, and research in the field of physical therapy

12. Assist in the ordering, inventorying and organization of department equipment, materials, and supplies

13. Assist in communication with district teams to support navigating caseload distribution and "in-district" professional issues

14. Complete department publications requested by WCESC leadership

15. Other duties needed to help WCESC fulfill our vision and abide by WCESC values

Additional Working Conditions:

1.Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

2.Possible operation of a motor vehicle under inclement weather conditions

3.Potential for adverse contact with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly students