General Definition of Work
Under general or occasional supervision, the school physical therapist, as a member of the team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a disability in their least restrictive environment. The physical therapist develops implements and coordinates a physical therapy program with the local educational agency (LEA); providing screening, evaluation, intervention services and transition planning. Skilled provision of physical therapy prevents injury (acute or chronic) of both students and educational staff. When working with students with disabilities and serious health impairments, the therapist is expected to analyze risk, problem solve effectively and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications and training staff to manage physical needs. Direct supervision may be exercised over support personnel and must be provided to physica...