Therapist.Physical

8502008

**Job Code:**8502008
**Job Family/Function:**85 – Psychologists and Therapists\Therapists
**FLSA:**Exempt
**Grade Ladder:**MNPS Support Salaried
**Pay Grade:**MNPS.SCH413-S
**Duration (days/year):**200
**Locations(s):**Support Hub

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We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide physical therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. The position is responsible for assessing students' needs, developing and providing individualized physical therapy, and monitoring and recording progress. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

What you will do

• Assesses students’ skills and abilities in gross motor function, balance and equilibrium, orthopedic status, motor planning, developmental or functional activities, range of motion, postural tone, gait, reflex integration, and kinesthesia.
• Develops individual goals for each student.
• Provides physical therapy to students.
• Provides assistance to teachers by demonstrating exercises and activities in the classroom.
• Monitors therapy received by students and records progress.
• Designs and develops adaptive equipment and adjusts for proper fit.
• Acts as liaison to School District staff, physicians, parents, and other agencies in implementing each student’s program.
• Directs the work of student interns or other assigned staff.

Education Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy Required

Experience Qualifications

• Two years of related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist State registration Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $63,432.81

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

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