Specifications include, but are not limited to: Weslaco Independent School District is seeking vendor qualifications for the following services: Physical Therapy. Proposals for this service will be accepted and reviewed. All physical therapy services will be provided at the school which the designated student(s) attends, or in the case of students who receive Homebound Services, at the student(s) home. In compliance with State law, all contracted employees who will provide services, must complete the fingerprinting process and a criminal background check. All individuals must be properly credentialed as mandated by the Licensing Boards that govern their profession, and by the Texas Education Agency. Determination of eligibility for services to be provided must be based on the educational model of service delivery. Services to be provided must also be based on the educational model of service delivery. In addition to following rules that govern each profession licensing boards, rules established by state and federal law regarding provision of services to students with disabilities must also be followed.; With respect to Physical Therapy, the services to be provided include direct and consultative therapy services for students. PT services must also consist of conducting of initial evaluations and re-evaluations to include a written report, development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to include updating of IEP, completion of Progress reports, and upon request, attendance of ARD Meeting(s). Completion of any paperwork associated with Medicaid reimbursement, and staff/parent training.; All contractors will be required to provide services district-wide dependent on the needs of the district. This includes but is not limited to all campuses, Special Education Department, Administration Offices, and student(s) homes. Compensation for in-district travel expenses will not be paid to any contractor unless otherwise specifically agreed upon by district administration and expressly defined in the Contractor’s proposal.
