2025-2026 Physical Therapist

Isaac School District; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 53.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A school district in Switzerland is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide educationally relevant physical therapy for students. The role involves evaluating students, formulating therapy programs, and collaborating on Individualized Education Plans. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in physical therapy and experience with special needs children. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives through tailored therapeutic activities.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in physical therapy and two years work experience with special needs children.
• CPT Certified and Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy License required.
• CPT Certification and state license required.

Aufgaben

• Screens and evaluates students who qualify for physical therapy services.
• Formulates and implements physical therapy programs and activities.
• Collaborates with the educational team to develop students’ Individualized Education Plan.
• Collaborate with educational teams to develop IEPs and write present levels and objectives.
• Complete and track goals for each student as outlined in the handbook.
• Consult with teachers, families, and others to facilitate therapy activities.
• Assist with fabricating, adjusting and ordering adaptive equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of physical therapy policies, practices and procedures

Knowledge of physical therapy activities specific to children

Skill in screening and evaluating the physical therapy needs of children

Skill in formulating physical therapy programs and activities for children

Skill in maintaining confidentiality

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in physical therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Physical Therapist

Classification

Exempt

General Statement of Responsibilities

To screen, evaluate and provide educationally relevant physical therapy for students.

Principal Duties (essential functions)

• Screens and evaluates students who qualify for physical therapy services.
• Formulates and implements physical therapy programs and activities which are educationally relevant, such as head control, trunk control, balance, neurodevelopment sequencing and gait.
• Serves on the Child Study Team and Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team to assist in determining student eligibility and need for services.
• Collaborates with the educational team to develop students’ Individualized Education Plan. Writes present levels of student performance and proposed objectives.
• Completes and tracks goals for each student and distributes as outlined in the special education handbook.
• Consults and collaborates with students’ teachers, families and others to facilitate therapeutic activities and programming.
• Assists with fabricating, adjusting and ordering adaptive equipment to assist students in achieving therapy objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of physical therapy policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of physical therapy activities specific to children.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they apply to physical therapy in educational institutions.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.

• Skill in screening and evaluating the physical therapy needs of children.
• Skill in formulating physical therapy programs and activities for children.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in physical therapy and two (2) years work experience with special needs children OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skill.

Required License/Certification

CPT Certified and Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy License.

Closing Date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED