C27-213 Physical Therapist (.40 FTE)

Marana Unified School District; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 78,605 - 81,808; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Marana, Arizona is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services to students with disabilities in the Marana Unified School District. Responsibilities include evaluating students, developing IEPs, and providing direct therapy in educational settings.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in physical therapy, a valid Arizona license, and at least two years of experience. This is a part-time position, contracted for 9 months.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy and two years of experience in the field.
• License to practice physical therapy in Arizona.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students referred for related services under IDEA.
• Develop IEP for eligible students.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings.
• Collaborate and train school personnel regarding physical therapy needs.

Skills

Identification of physical impairments/delays

Treatment planning specific to school aged students

Facilitation of developmental motor skills

Postural awareness, ambulation and gait training

Sensorimotor processing

Cardiovascular function

Wheelchair mobility

Adaptation or modification of equipment

Recommendation and monitoring of orthoses and other assistive devices

Education

Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

Two years’ experience in the field of physical therapy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides services to students eligible for related services in the Marana Unified School District; improves, develops, restores or maintains a child’s sensory motor function in educational environments; functions as “related service personnel” under state and federal law and regulations; and is responsible to the Director of Educational Services.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings
• Participate in meetings as member of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in development of IEP for eligible students
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to children
• Collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy and the students’ needs
• Delegate activities to teachers, parents and paraprofessionals
• Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use
• Travel to and among schools to provide services
• Maintain records of service provided
• Lift, transfer and position children and equipment as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Knowledge of

• Identification of physical impairments/delays
• Treatment planning specific to school aged students
• Intervention – including but not limited to:
• Facilitation of developmental motor skills
• Postural awareness, ambulation and gait training
• Sensorimotor processing
• Cardiovascular function
• Wheelchair mobility
• Adaptation or modification of equipment
• Recommendation and monitoring of orthoses and other assistive devices

Education and Experience

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and two years’ experience in the field of physical therapy;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Licenses and Certifications

• License to practice physical therapy in Arizona
• Arizona Medicaid provider number/eligibility
• NPI number/eligibility
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk. The employee may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position normally works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, staff, parents and the public.

Salary

$78,605 - $81,808 (prorated at .40 FTE)

9 Month Contracted - .40 FTE - Exempt Position

Equal Employment Opportunity

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.