In state facilities, this class is accountable for the supervision of a physical therapy program for physically, mentally and/or developmentally disabled clients.
GUIDELINES FOR CLASS USE:
In a facility which has no Director of Rehabilitation Therapies, this class has programmatic and administrative responsibility for a therapy program. Supervision of other employees is not necessary provided there is supervision of a program in the absence of a Director. Where used in a supervisory capacity, this class must supervise at least two (2) filled professional therapist positions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies, Assistant Superintendent, physician or other employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise physical therapists and students; may supervise staff in other therapy disciplines.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Plans, directs and/or contributes to the planning and directing of a physical therapy program; develops diagnostic tools and administrative procedures for physical therapy department within a state facility or institution; develops and maintains departmental standards; supervises and instructs staff and intern therapists in new physical therapy techniques and implementation of new procedures; provides inservice training; supervises therapy staff and reviews their reports; assigns clients to physical therapy staff; conducts and/or participates in clinics, child study meetings and case conferences to provide consultation to attending physician and other therapeutics disciplines regarding client level of functioning, treatment plans and progress; arranges client appointments for clinic visits, further testing by other disciplines and physical therapy treatments such as whirlpools, etc.; administers physical therapy treatments to clients; prepares and maintains reports on client diagnosis, treatment and progress; meets with other department heads to discuss clinical and administrative issues; maintains and orders supplies and equipment; may act for Chief of Rehabilitation Therapies in his/her absence; may maintain liaison with local and state agencies for continuance of physical therapy services upon client discharge; may make home visits and/or transport and escort clients off grounds; may participate in ad hoc committee meetings; may represent physical therapy department by speaking to community groups; may make adaptive equipment; may serve as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional; may supervise related therapy areas; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy; considerable knowledge of physiology, applied anatomy and kinesiology; considerable knowledge of physical, mental and/or psychosocial disorders; knowledge of community service; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; skill in administering physical therapy in its various forms; skill in instructing and supervising others in practice of physical therapy; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Incumbents in this class must be registered as a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Connecticut or possess a temporary permit to practice physical therapy at the time of appointment.
2.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
3.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Note:
Non-Examined refers to Section 5-219 of the Connecticut General Statutes which permits appointment of candidates to competitive positions without formal examination when a professional license, professional degree, accreditation or certificate is a mandatory requirement for appointment to a class.
This replaces the existing specification for the same class in the same Salary Group HC 26 approved effective June 23, 1995.
