Physical Therapist- Itinerant

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Special Education - Central Support Staff/ Physical Therapist
• Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Pay Grade: 840 (Min $343.43 per day)

Work Days: 185

Plan and provide physical therapy to students with physical disabilities. Assess students and provide educationally therapeutic intervention to enable students to benefit from special education instruction and to increase independent functioning.

• Education/Certification: Valid and unrestricted Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment; skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical functioning; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a physical therapist.

• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1)
• Plan and provide physical therapy services consistent with goals contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP) and evaluate student progress and make recommendations regarding physical therapy services
• Consult with district and outside personnel including referring healthcare provider, private therapists, and other medical staff regarding the physical and medical needs of students
• Develop and present staff development in assigned schools as requested. Conduct one-on-one consultation with teachers, aides, parents and others to apprise them of individual student needs and requirements related to the student's gross motor needs
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy, comply with all district and assigned campus routines and regulations
• Order adaptive equipment and maintain inventory of supplies
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretations of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with physical disabilities according to district procedures
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the physical therapy program and make changes based on the findings
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

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

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate District functions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, sitting, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, pushing/pulling, twisting; frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension; regular lifting 50 pounds or more and positioning students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions;
Ability to administer manual exercises and provide physical therapy as determined by the IEP; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.