Physiotherapist

Selection Criteria

1. Knowledge, ability and experience in relation to the impact of intellectual and physical disabilities on learning for students aged between 5 and 18 years of age. 
2. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in the provision of physiotherapy services for students with physical disabilities within the school environment. 
3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with students, colleagues and significant others.  
4. Demonstrated capacity to plan and manage a caseload including the ability to reflect on practice and apply organisational skills that enable efficient prioritisation of workload. 
5. Demonstrate skills in working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and ability to contribute to a supportive professional culture. 

Role

• Conduct assessment of students in gross motor areas. 

• Design and implement programs in collaboration with teachers, parents / carers, according to students' individual needs and based on developmental level and age appropriateness. 

• Document, record, and accurately report on student involvement, evaluate progress and make recommendations for future programming. 

• Provide information about special access equipment and physical barriers withing the school environment as required by staff, parents / carers. 

• Attend meetings eg, staff, therapy and case conferences. 

• Manage and maintain Physiotherapy resources

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