Physical Therapist

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32 in San Luis, Arizona is seeking a Physical Therapist. The role involves assessing students’ physical therapy needs, developing therapy plans, and maintaining documentation of sessions. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree and an Arizona Physical Therapist License, with preferred bilingual skills in English and Spanish. This position plays a crucial role in collaborating with specialists and community agencies to enhance student services.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and Arizona Physical Therapist License are required.
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students in group settings and individually to determine therapy needs.
• Develop therapy plans with goals and objectives based on assessments.
• Maintain records and documentation of therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with school personnel and community agencies.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Education

Masters Degree

Arizona Physical Therapist License

Job description

The Physical Therapist is directly supervised by and evaluated by the Special Education Director.

Description

Upon referral, assesses students in group settings and as individuals to determine physical therapy needs.

Following assessment, develops therapy plans that include goals and objectives.

Keeps records and documentation of individual therapy sessions.

Follows report writing procedures for evaluations and progress reports for long- and short-term clients.

Works with other school personnel and Physical Therapists in developing preventative programs.

Works with community agencies that provide services to students, provides in-service trainings to staff and conducts parent education workshops.

Functions as a member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams as appropriate.

Education

Masters Degree and Arizona Physical Therapist License are required.

The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred.