Physical Therapist

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with physical disabilities. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

• Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

• Must be able/willing to travel to the member districts of Fredericksburg, Comfort, Harper and Doss.
• Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment
• Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function
• Ability to administer manual exercises and physical therapy treatments
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• One year experience as a physical therapist

Supervise the work of physical therapy assistant(s).

• Physical therapy equipment; special need adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

• Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

• Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

• Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

• Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require district wide travel

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Work days: 195

FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance

You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis St, ).