School Physical Therapist

1 - position for 8 hours per day, 203 work days per year. This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active.

1 - position for 8 hours per day, 203 work days per year. This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active.

Conducts assessments, develops goals, and provides physical therapy services to improve student mobility and functional independence to support access to educational programs. Collaborates with families, staff, and health care providers to ensure services are aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and applicable state and federal requirements.

• Receives supervision from the Director of Special Education or designee.
• This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of job functions performed by employees in the class. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties and tasks performed within the job.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of students’ gross motor skills, mobility, physical functioning, and performance within classroom and campus settings to determine educational need for physical therapy services.
• Distinguishes between educationally necessary and medically necessary physical therapy services and makes recommendations consistent with IDEA, SELPA guidelines, and District policies.
• Prepares written evaluation reports summarizing assessment results, present levels of performance, and recommendations for IEP team consideration.
• Develops measurable physical therapy goals and objectives aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provides direct physical therapy services and implements individualized intervention plans to improve functional mobility and support access to curriculum and school activities.
• Monitors and measures student progress toward IEP goals; adjusts intervention strategies based on student response and data.
• Participates in IEP meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings to present findings and collaborate on service planning.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, medical providers, and related service personnel to coordinate services.
• Assesses, recommends, adapts, and monitors the use of specialized mobility, positioning, and adaptive equipment; provides training regarding safe handling and equipment use.
• Evaluates classroom and campus environments to identify accessibility needs and recommends modifications to support safe student mobility and participation.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in compliance with District, SELPA, state, and federal requirements, including documentation necessary for audits and reimbursement where applicable.
• Establishes and maintains safe, organized therapy environments and ensures equipment is maintained in functional condition.
• Travels between school sites and program locations to deliver services and attend required meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

For applicants licensed on or after January 1, 2015, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants licensed prior to this date may qualify with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. One (1) year of experience providing physical therapy services; experience with children and youth with disabilities is desirable.

A valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California and a valid California driver’s…