2026-2027 Physical Therapist

Isaac School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Switzerland is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for providing educationally relevant physical therapy to students with special needs. The role requires screening and evaluating students, developing individualized education plans, and collaborating with an educational team. Candidates must have a master's degree in physical therapy, relevant work experience, and appropriate licensure. This position emphasizes effective communication and program formulation in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience with special needs children.
• CPT Certified and Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy License required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate students for physical therapy services.
• Collaborate with the educational team on individualized education plans.
• Track and complete goals for therapy programs.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy policies, practices and procedures

Skill in screening and evaluating physical therapy needs of children

Skill in formulating physical therapy programs for children

Skill in communicating orally and in writing

Education

Master's degree in physical therapy

Job description

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 student's 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 student's 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 or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

CPT Certified and Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy License.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

Postings current as of 3/12/2026 4:19:36 PM CST.