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QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Valid Arkansas license to practice physical or occupational therapy

+ Three years of therapy experience

+ Two years in a supervisory role preferred

+ Extensive knowledge of Arkansas Medicaid Reimbursement

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Assist the Director and Associate Director of Special Education with the coordination of Speech, OT and PT services, provide direct therapy services and provide leadership/management of all Medicaid reimbursement programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Planning, developing and implementing therapy services for students, including services related to IDEA and 504.

+ Provide direct therapy services as outlined in the job description of Staff Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist in accordance with issued license and qualified discipline area.

+ Manage and direct district-wide Medicaid billing for OT/PT/ST, vision and hearing, personal care and other billable services as appropriate, including keeping apprised of technical audit/review procedures.

+ Meet with therapy groups monthly and the Associate Director more frequently if needed to provide updates and ongoing support.

+ Manage, direct, train and compile data for the district’s ARMAC and personal care billing programs.

+ Maintain productive relationships between therapy-related personnel, central office/school administrative staff and outside education/therapy agencies.

+ Establish and maintain relationships with outside/private therapy providers for contracting services as needed for program coverage and medical leaves.

+ Assist in planning and directing in-service related to Medicaid reimbursement and the education of all related services personnel.

+ Assist the Associate Director in selecting and assigning OT/PT personnel.

+ Assist the Director with contracted therapy procurement and administrative oversight of associated processes, including contract development and implementation.

+ Help to develop and maintain the policies, rules and regulations of the programs outlined above.

+ Inventory, maintain and obtain quotes for current evaluations and protocols available for therapy use.

+ Work directly with the Special Education coordinators and examiners as a liaison for therapy-related issues.

+ Assist with data entry, parent phone calls, conferences and treatment.

+ Maintain current licenses on all therapy providers.

+ Assist in performing all duties outlined by PCSSD school board policies and/or Federal and State guidelines.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Range 12 - Support Staff Daily Salary Schedule ($304.54 - $441.77)/day depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 200 contract days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the District who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2025 (or until filled)

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

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