Physical Therapist

Heartland AEA; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Area Education Agency (Heartland AEA) provides comprehensive physical therapy services for children from birth to age 21 with identified or suspected disabilities. The program focuses on mobility and positioning, integrating therapy into daily activities and routines within collaboration with families and school teams.

Professionals hold master’s or doctoral degrees in physical therapy and must be licensed by the Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy, with recognition by the

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy.
• Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and coordinates physical therapy services for children birth to 21 with disabilities.
• Collaborates with team members and community partners to integrate therapeutic components into daily routines.
• Serves as an advocate for all children and youth.

Skills

Physical therapy

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in PT

Iowa PT license

Statement of Professional Recognition

Job description

• Develops, implements and coordinates physical therapy services and resources for children from birth to age 21 who have been identified with or are suspected of having disabilities in the areas of mobility (e.g., functional movement, transfers) and positioning (e.g., sitting, standing, use of assistive positioning devices)
• Collaborates with other team members and community partners to ensure the integration of essential therapeutic components embedded into children’s daily routines
• Serves as an advocate for all children and youth

Education & Experience

• A master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Appropriatelicense from the Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
• Full-time working 192 days a year: starting salary of $56,975